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Our Verdict
Analysis
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova has the bigger display.
Overall Winner
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
Display Winner
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
Performance Winner
Tie
Camera Winner
Tie
Battery Winner
Tie
Value Winner
Tie
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display size (in) | 10.90 | 6.90 |
| Charging (W) | 80 | 27 |
| Main camera (MP) | 50.00 | 48.00 |
| Selfie (MP) | 20.00 | 12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 530 | 227 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.30 | 8.25 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Apple A18 Pro |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | iOS 18 |
Pros & Cons
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Excellent build quality
- Strong sustained performance
- Reliable cameras
- Long software support
- Expensive
- Slow charging compared to Android flagships
- Heavy in hand
Every Spec, Side by Side
Specification
ZTE
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Battery 3 specs
Type
10100 mAh
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Charging
80W wired, 100% in 55 min - International model
120W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min - China model
27W wired, 25W MagSafe
Capacity
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4685 mAh
Body 5 specs
Dimensions
253.3 x 164.6 x 7.3 mm (9.97 x 6.48 x 0.29 in)
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Weight
530 g (1.17 lb)
227 g
Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
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SIM
No
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RGB light on the back
Built-in cooling fan (Illuminated)
Aviation-grade aluminum frame
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Connectivity 7 specs
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
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Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
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Positioning
No
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NFC
Yes (no payments support)
Yes
Radio
No
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USB
USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, video output, magnetic connector pins
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5G
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Yes
Display 3 specs
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 550 nits
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~82.6% screen-to-body ratio)
6.9 inches
Resolution
1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~312 ppi density)
2868 x 1320 pixels
Features 1 spec
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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Launch 2 specs
Announced
2024, September 05
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Status
Available. Released 2024, September 05
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Main Camera 4 specs
Single
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide)
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Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
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Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
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Triple
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48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
Memory 5 specs
Card slot
No
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Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
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UFS 4.0
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RAM
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8GB
Storage
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256GB
Misc 2 specs
Colors
Cyclone, Snowfall, Midnight
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Price
About 500 EUR
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Network 6 specs
Technology
No cellular connectivity
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2G bands
N/A
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3G bands
N/A
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4G bands
N/A
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GPRS
No
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EDGE
No
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Our Tests 4 specs
Performance
AnTuTu: 2128514 (v10)
GeekBench: 7206 (v6)
3DMark: 5399 (Wild Life Extreme)
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Display
517 nits max brightness (measured)
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Loudspeaker
-23.9 LUFS (Very good)
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Battery
Active use score 10:51h
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Platform 4 specs
OS
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
iOS 18
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Apple A18 Pro
CPU
8-core (1x3.4GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
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GPU
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
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Selfie Camera 2 specs
Single
20 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
12 MP
Video
1080p@30fps
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Sound 3 specs
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
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3.5mm jack
No
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Snapdragon Sound
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Common Questions
Which phone is the best in this comparison?
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova has the bigger display.
How are the comparison winners decided?
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