Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special Edition better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (79/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Redmi Note 15 Special Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Redmi Note 15 Special Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 405.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (93/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (79/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.