Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Plus better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 7500 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 at launch: $649 vs $899
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Plus — 46/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 7500 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $899 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 65.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (84/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads on camera score (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.