Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,265,219); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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.