Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,551,073); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (230g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
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 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 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 11S Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) 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 11S Pro (China) (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) 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 11S Pro (China) (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) by just 3 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 11S Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
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 11S Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.