Apple iPhone 15 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $830
- Better camera (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100; 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 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3543672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 15 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Apple iPhone 15 was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (76/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (76/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.