Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 2,409,744); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
OnePlus 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, 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 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 14 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.