Apple iPhone 17e vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9287
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 17e by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (76/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.