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 — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-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 (3,289,721 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).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 229g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 19 points higher (73/100 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 (72/100 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 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (80/100 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 (72/100 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).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | $549 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 291.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
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 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (80/100 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 (72/100 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).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Special — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
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 73/100, 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. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.