Nubia Red Magic 5G vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $579 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 978,910); the OnePlus 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
OnePlus 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $799
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Lighter: 213g vs 218g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (89/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.