Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 33/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,643); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 39 points higher (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 369.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (47/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (69/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (77/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 39 points (72/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.