iPhone 17 Pro Max VS RedMagic 11 Pro
We are comparing the iPhone 17 Pro Max (Apple) with the RedMagic 11 Pro (Nubia). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF iPhone 17 Pro Max AND RedMagic 11 Pro
Here’s how iPhone 17 Pro Max and RedMagic 11 Pro stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the iPhone 17 Pro Max
-
Superior display technology (LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED)
-
5% higher single-core Geekbench score (3895 vs 3693)
-
Higher resolution (1320×2868)
-
Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 18 MP
-
100% more storage (2 TB vs 1 TB)
-
Selfie video of 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps
-
67% brighter (3000 nits vs 1800 nits)
Reasons to consider the RedMagic 11 Pro
-
20% smoother display (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
-
55% larger battery (7500 mAh vs 4832 mAh)
-
77% higher AnTuTu v11 score (4246750 vs 2400156)
-
100% more RAM (24GB vs 12GB)
-
21% higher multi-core Geekbench score (11818 vs 9746)
-
100% faster charging (80 W vs 40 W)
-
1% lighter at 230g
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF iPhone 17 Pro Max AND RedMagic 11 Pro
Below is the detailed specification table comparing iPhone 17 Pro Max and RedMagic 11 Pro.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
|
General Information
|
||
| Brand: | Apple | Nubia |
| Release Date: | September 19, 2025 | November 13, 2025 |
| Mobile Chipset: | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| GPU: | Apple A19 Pro GPU | Adreno 840 |
| Operating System: | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 233g | 230 g |
|
Display
|
||
| Display Size: | 6.9 inches | 6.85 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1320×2868 | 1216 x 2688 pixels |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 458 | 431 |
| Display Technology: | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 144 |
| Display Brightness: | 3000 nits | 1800 nits |
|
Camera
|
||
| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 48 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | LiDAR, SmartHDR, Photonic Engine | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera Video: | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 18 MP | 16 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps | 1080p at 30/60 fps |
|
Standard Lens
|
||
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | — | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.9 |
| Focal Length | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX903 | OmniVision OV50E40 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.28" | 1/1.55" |
| Pixel Size | 1.22 micron | 1.0 µm |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | PDAF |
| Stabilization | Optical | OIS |
|
Telephoto Lens
|
||
| Megapixels | 48 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Focal Length | 100 mm | — |
| Sensor | Sony IMX973 | — |
| Sensor Size | a1/2.55" | — |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | — |
| Stabilization | Optical | — |
|
Ultra-wide Lens
|
||
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | — | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 13 mm | 14 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX972 | OmniVision OV50E40 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.88" |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 0.61 µm |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
|
Selfie Lens
|
||
| Megapixels | 18 MP | 16 MP |
| Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 16 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.0 |
| Focal Length | 20 mm | 26 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX914 | OmniVision OV16E1Q |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/2.8" |
| Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1.12 µm |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | No |
| Stabilization | Optical | Digital |
|
Battery & Charging
|
||
| Battery Capacity: | 4832 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 39 | 34 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 40W | 80W |
| Wireless Charging: |
|
|
|
Performance
|
||
| RAM: | 12 GB | 24 GB, 16 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage: | 2TB, 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | 168 | — |
|
GEEKBENCH V6
|
||
| Single-Core (V6) | 3895 | 3693 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 9746 | 11818 |
|
ANTUTU SCORE
|
||
| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 2400156 | 4246750 |
| CPU | 690322 | 1368725 |
| GPU | 897791 | 1507260 |
| MEM | 220128 | 484766 |
| UX | 591915 | 885999 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 2600719 | 4004107 |
| CPU | 929218 | 1177510 |
| GPU | 976500 | 1402206 |
| MEM | 285782 | 501463 |
| UX | 409219 | 922928 |
|
Connectivity
|
||
| Network Technology: | 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi: |
|
|
| Bluetooth: |
|
|
| GPS: |
|
|
| NFC: |
|
|
| USB: | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
|
Extras & Build
|
||
| Fingerprint Sensor: |
|
|
| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | — | Under Display |
| Face Recognition: |
|
|
| Water Resistance: |
|
|
| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | — | 3.5 mm jack |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF iPhone 17 Pro Max AND RedMagic 11 Pro
The charts below visualize how iPhone 17 Pro Max and RedMagic 11 Pro stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF iPhone 17 Pro Max AND RedMagic 11 Pro
Here’s a proportional visualization of the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 6.9 inches screen compared to the RedMagic 11 Pro’s 6.85 inches display.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9 inches″
RedMagic 11 Pro
6.85 inches″
Release Timeline of iPhone 17 Pro Max and RedMagic 11 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max was released 1 month, 25 days earlier than RedMagic 11 Pro.
Value For Money Calculator
Prices use available launch or current data. Enter your own prices to see which phone gives better value.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
RedMagic 11 Pro
Calculating...
Domain Score Summary
Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a narrow overall lead compared to the RedMagic 11 Pro. Its strongest advantages are in Camera, Display and Battery. The RedMagic 11 Pro is the better fit if your top priority is Performance.
Try to Compare Again One of These Phones With Another Phone
Pick which phone to keep, then search for the other phone to compare.
Disclaimer: Specs, pricing, and benchmarks are sourced from official manufacturer data and verified test results. While we strive for precision, product details and pricing may change. Comparigon may earn an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.