Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,551,073); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 77/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 47
Portability 44
Value for money 64

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 71
Portability 31
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
  • Lighter: 211g vs 230g

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3551073
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4288 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3551073 3950082
Geekbench Single 4612 3639
Geekbench Multi 11819 11047
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1206x2622 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4288 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, Redmagic OS 11
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 211 g 230 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.48
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1206x2622
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 4288 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple A20 Pro
77/100
3551073 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +10.1%
3950082 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

$1199

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (71/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (71/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (98/100 vs 97/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.