Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $899 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,628,541); the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Performance 38
Display 0
Camera 76
Battery 25
Design 48
Value for money 48
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 230g

  • Better camera (76/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1628541
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2630
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6744
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4383 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $660 vs $899

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (64/100 vs 48/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Plus: The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Plus Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Apple A16 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1628541 3981427
Geekbench Single 2630 3640
Geekbench Multi 6744 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2796x1290 1216x2688
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4383 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 201 g 230 g
Price $899 $660
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
76
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2796x1290
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • 4383 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple A16 Bionic
41/100
1628541 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +59.1%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 59.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
$899
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Price difference: $239. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $239.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (92/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (84/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (48/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (64/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads on camera score (76/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.