Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) 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 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 840,353); the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 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 (71/100 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 11S Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 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 | |
| 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 | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 370.1% 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 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (71/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.