Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (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 leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 840,353); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 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 (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 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 (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 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 | 8000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 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 | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 377.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 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 (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (86/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.