Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 15
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5240); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,914,100); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Xiaomi 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2914100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5240 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $635 vs $749
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Xiaomi 15 — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2914100 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $635 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Xiaomi 15 by 35.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $114. Xiaomi 15 was $114 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.