Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 80/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 3,551,073); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (230g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 230g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1299
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (29/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 1 points higher (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 249 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $539. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $539 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (93/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 1 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 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.