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ZTE nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
ZTE nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
ZTE
ZTE nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
8.2 / 10
Compass Score
From 20 critic reviews
Full review →
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Apple
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 40 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

A powerful and affordable gaming phone with unique cooling, offering impressive performance but average camera quality.

+
Good
+ Liquid cooling system
+ Uninterrupted display
+ Powerful gaming performance
+ Long battery life
+ Fast charging
−
Not
− No telephoto camera
− Poor selfie camera
− No dust protection
− Fan noise
− Software quirks

iPhone 11 Pro

Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper nubia Red Magic 11 Pro means giving up most on: Weight

nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$770
$770/yr of support
Price (MSRP)
$999
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Octa-core
Processor
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
β€”
Camera zoom
β€”
Battery life
20h 02m
GSMArena Active Use
Battery life
β€”
Wired charging
80W
Wired charging
β€”
Wireless charging
80W
Wireless charging
β€”
Display
Color, 144Hz
1800 nits peak
Display
Color
Software support
Until 2027
2 years guaranteed
Software support
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Weight
230g (8.1 oz)
Weight
188g (6.6 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro
DxOMark
β€”
DxOMark
β€”
AnTuTu v10
4.25M
AnTuTu v10
β€”
GSMArena endurance
20h 02m
Active Use
GSMArena endurance
β€”
iFixit repairability
β€”
iFixit repairability
β€”
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
6.4" × 3"
iPhone 11 Pro
5.7" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
0.4"
iPhone 11 Pro
0.3"
Height
6.4" (163.8 mm)
Height
5.7" (144 mm)
Width
3" (76.5 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.4 mm)
Depth
0.4" (8.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.1 mm)
Weight
230g (8.1 oz)
Weight
188g (6.6 oz)
Screen
6.85"
Screen
5.8"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro: FAQ

Which is better, the nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 11 Pro earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.2 for the nubia Red Magic 11 Pro. That 0.8-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro?
The nubia Red Magic 11 Pro launches at $770, which is $229 less than the iPhone 11 Pro at $999. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated August 2026. Suggest a correction →