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 (4,416,758 vs 840,643); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W 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 (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 12/100)
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 (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). 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 (82/100 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 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 | 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 / 1TB | 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 | |
| Price | $649 | — |
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: 80W
- 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 425.4% 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 (82/100 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
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.