RedMagic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 15
56.6Performance76.7
57.1Display64.5
51.5Camera64.7
75.1Battery83.5
86.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro10 spec wins — Xiaomi 15
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 wins this phone face-off, 73.4 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+13). RedMagic 9S Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 24% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,240 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15
- Stronger performance score: 77 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 65 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 75
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,600 nits
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+7% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1200x2670 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 460 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,200 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,914,100Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 874,340Top 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,069,991Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 379,667Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 590,102Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | 2,972+31%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | 9,330+31%Top 12% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 89 %Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.62 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.6 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+24% | 5,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.5 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 191 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |