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; estimated prices are $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 38/100 (a 25-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 (3,448,524 vs 2,085,000); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3050
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 4/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (65/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $599 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (65/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (96/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).
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 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.