Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,467,470); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 230g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7599
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 50/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2969 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7599 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 62.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (83/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (71/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on camera score (83/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.