Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs OnePlus 15

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,825,719); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 228g).

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
OnePlus 15
Performance 94
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 50
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (82/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 15: The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro OnePlus 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1825719 3621671
Geekbench Single 2004 3041
Geekbench Multi 5311 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm
Weight 228 g 213 g
Launch price $649 $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
OnePlus 15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
OnePlus 15
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
OnePlus 15
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +49.6%
3621671 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
OnePlus 15
$799

Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (94/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (82/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the OnePlus 15?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OnePlus 15 — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the OnePlus 15?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.