Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,720,028); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
OnePlus 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100, 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 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 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S 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.