Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi 15a
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $649 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 639,225); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't; the Redmi 15a is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi 15a
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $649
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi 15a, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Redmi 15a — 64/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi 15a by 631.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Redmi 15a was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi 15a?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi 15a?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.