Apple iPhone Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 64/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 230g).
Apple iPhone Air
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Lighter: 165g vs 230g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $760 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 14 points higher (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 4372440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $999 | $760 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone Air by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $239. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is cheaper by $239.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (73/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (93/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.