Apple iPhone 15 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 230g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 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 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, 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 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) 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 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 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 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 15 by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) 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 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (71/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
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 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.