Apple iPhone 17e vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 59/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3639
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649
- Better portability (83/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 21 points higher (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (83/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Apple iPhone 17e by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Apple iPhone 17e was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (83/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.