Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 3,551,073); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
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 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 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 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4678468 | |
| 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 | 7500 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 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 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro 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 11S Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (84/100 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 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
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 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.