Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 15 Special

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 840,643); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
Redmi Note 15 Special
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 55
Portability 79
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 840643
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 229g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (79/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 15 Special: The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Redmi Note 15 Special
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3231636 840643
Geekbench Single 3041 1015
Geekbench Multi 9494 2920
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2392
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 5800 mAh
Charging 120W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm
Weight 229 g 178 g
Launch price $830
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Redmi Note 15 Special
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Redmi Note 15 Special
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Redmi Note 15 Special
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3231636 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 15 Special Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
54/100 -284.4%
840643 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 284.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (52/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (76/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (79/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 15 Special?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Redmi Note 15 Special?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.