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; estimated prices are $579 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 33/100 (a 28-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 (3,621,671 vs 976,177); the OnePlus 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
OnePlus 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $579 vs $799
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 218g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 28 points higher (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (77/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $579 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $220. Nubia Red Magic 5G is cheaper by $220.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (77/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (48/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 28 points (61/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.