Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Plus better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 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 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (88/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.