Nubia Red Magic Nova vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 52/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 2,342,433); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 530g).
Nubia Red Magic Nova
OnePlus 15
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 7192
- Lighter: 213g vs 530g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 9 points higher (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic Nova | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9300 | |
| Display | 10.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1800x2880 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 530 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $499 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic Nova and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic Nova is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (77/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (75/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (33/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 edges out the Nubia Red Magic Nova by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.