Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (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+ leads — 77/100 vs 33/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 840,643); the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 44 points higher (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (97/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 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 | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $860 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 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 11S Pro+
- 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 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 446.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (97/100 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 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (47/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (77/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.