Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+
Performance
95.997.2
Camera
97.280.6
Display
97.293.2
Battery
87.298.5
Build
99.499.4
Overall
95.493.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features a robust build with a Ceramic Shield front and aluminum frame, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ has a glass front and aluminum frame, both offering premium quality.
- The iPhone's 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display supports HDR10 and peaks at 3000 nits, compared to the RedMagic's 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2000 nits and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A19 Pro chip, while the RedMagic utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- The camera systems differ slightly, with the iPhone featuring a versatile 48 MP triple-camera setup and advanced video capabilities, while the RedMagic offers a 50 MP dual-camera system with 8K video recording.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the RedMagic at 7050 mAh, supporting 120W fast charging, while the iPhone has a 4823 mAh battery with wireless charging.
- The iPhone runs on iOS 26, providing a seamless software experience, whereas the RedMagic operates on Android 15 with Redmagic OS 10, catering to gaming enthusiasts with additional features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+
General
Release Date
2025, September 09
2024, November 13
Announced
2025, September 09
2024, November 13
Description
Versions: A3526 (International); A3257 (USA); A3525 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3527 (China)
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Display
Size
6.9"
6.85"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
PPI
1320
1216
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Unspecified
Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 830
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM
512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
18 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), under display
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4823 mAh
7050 mAh
Battery Details
Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Si/C Li-Ion 7050 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired
120W wired, 50% in 11 min, 100% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
163.4 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
233 g
229 g
Materials
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Dark Knight, White Knight, Transparent Silver Deuterium, Transparent Dark Knight
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Android 15, Redmagic OS 10
OS Version
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Android 15, Redmagic OS 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes