Nubia Red Magic Nova vs OnePlus 15s
The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 7500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,342,433); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 530g).
Nubia Red Magic Nova
OnePlus 15s
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper: $499 vs $700
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 530g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic Nova | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 10.9" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1800x2880 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 530 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $499 | $700 |
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic Nova and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. Nubia Red Magic Nova is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (92/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (48/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (56/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.