Apple iPhone 15 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 40/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,628,541); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 37 points (77/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Performance 38
Display 0
Camera 76
Battery 2
Design 86
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 230g

  • Better camera (76/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1628541
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2630
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6744
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3349 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $799

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 37 points higher (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 15: The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Processor Apple A16 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1628541 4416758
Geekbench Single 2630 3640
Geekbench Multi 6744 11033
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1216x2688
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3349 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 15W 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 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 171 g 230 g
Price $799 $649
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
76
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
  • 3349 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
2
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Apple A16 Bionic
40/100
1628541 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +63.1%
4416758 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 15
$799
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649

Price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (97/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (82/100 vs 2/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (86/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 37 points (77/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.