Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,825,719).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra 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
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999

  • Better portability (33/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5311
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 225g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1825719 3030376
Geekbench Single 2004 3050
Geekbench Multi 5311 10200
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
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 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 228 g 225 g
Launch price $649 $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +39.8%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999

Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

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

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

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).

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

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