REDMAGIC 11S Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro

The REDMAGIC 11S Pro scores 8.2 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro scores 7.1. The REDMAGIC 11S Pro leads in performance, battery, software support and value for money, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is ahead in display, camera and design. At launch in the US, the REDMAGIC 11S Pro cost $150 less ($849 vs $999). The REDMAGIC 11S Pro is the newer phone, announced May 18, 2026.

2 of 4 phones Clear all
REDMAGIC REDMAGIC 11S Pro
8.2 From $849
Top score
Apple Apple iPhone 15 Pro
7.1 From $999
Discontinued

Key differences

Why choose the REDMAGIC 11S Pro

  • Bigger battery 7,500 mAh vs 3,274 mAh
  • Bigger screen 6.85 inches vs 6.1 inches
  • Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower launch price $849 vs $999
  • Newer model May 18, 2026 vs Sep 12, 2023
  • Faster wireless charging 80 W vs 15 W

Why choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro

  • Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,800 nits
  • Better water resistance IP68 vs IPX8
  • More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
  • Lighter 187 g vs 230 g
  • Thinner 8.25 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Sharper display 460 ppi vs 431 ppi

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Overall 8.2 7.1
Display 7.6 8.2
Performance 9.0 7.6
Camera 6.9 7.8
Battery 8.5 4.3
Design 7.8 8.8
Software support 4.3 3.5
Value for money 6.2 4.2

Display

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Size 6.85 inches 6.1 inches
Type OLED, BOE X10 AMOLED OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution 1216 × 2688 px 1179 × 2556 px
Pixel density 431 ppi 460 ppi
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✕ No ✓ Yes
Peak brightness 1,800 nits 2,000 nits
HDR — HDR10, Dolby Vision
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic Shield

Performance

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Process 3 nm 3 nm
Max CPU clock 4.74 GHz 3.78 GHz
GPU Adreno 840 Apple GPU (6-core)
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB 8 GB
Storage 256 GB / 512 GB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type UFS 4.1 —
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.55" 48 MP, f/1.78
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto — 12 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom — 3×
Rear cameras 3 3
Rear video 8K@30 4K@60
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
Front video — 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Capacity 7,500 mAh 3,274 mAh
Battery type — Li-Ion
Wired charging 80 W —
Wireless charging 80 W 15 W
Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✕ No
Charger in box ✓ Yes ✕ No

Design and build

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Dimensions 163.82 × 76.54 × 8.9 mm 146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm
Thickness 8.9 mm 8.25 mm
Weight 230 g 187 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Aluminum Titanium
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IPX8 IP68
Fingerprint Under-display ultrasonic None
3D face unlock ✕ No ✓ Yes
SIM Dual Nano-SIM eSIM only
Colors Nightfreeze, Subzero Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium

Connectivity and features

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.4 5.3
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 3.x
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✓ Yes ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes —
Satellite ✕ No ✓ Yes
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
OS at launch Android 16 iOS 17
Interface REDMAGIC OS 11.5 —
OS updates 2 years —
Security updates 3 years —

Launch and price

Spec REDMAGIC 11S ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Announced May 18, 2026 Sep 12, 2023
Released Jun 10, 2026 Sep 22, 2023
Status Released Discontinued
US launch price $849 $999

Green marks the stronger value in a row. Specs come from official manufacturer data, cross-checked with established tech media; each phone page lists its sources. Report an error

More comparisons

Choose a phone

Latest phones