Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 80/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,434,654); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 223g vs 249g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (88/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.