Nubia Red Magic 5G vs OnePlus 15s
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $579 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 978,910); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
OnePlus 15s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $700
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; 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 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (89/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.