RedMagic 10 Pro Series vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs OnePlus 13: A Detailed Comparison

If discussing cost-performance ratio only in terms of battery life while ignoring performance is being dishonest, then discussing cost-performance ratio without considering the overall quality of the device is also meaningless. Recently, some friends asked if there are any recommendations for a high-cost-performance phone as we approach 2025. The answer is certainly yes. But it must be said that when upgrading our phones, instead of just focusing on cost-performance ratio, it might be more meaningful to consider the overall quality-to-price ratio. Today, at the tail end of 2024, we have compiled a detailed comparison of three recently released high-performance phones: the Red Magic 10 Pro series, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and OnePlus 13.

First, these three phones have significant differences. In terms of appearance design, the Red Magic 10 Pro series adopts a hole-punch-free full screen on the front, and with industry-leading craftsmanship, the back of the phone is flat, refreshing our perception of full-screen phones. At the same time, the front screen of the Red Magic 10 Pro series features the world’s first 1.5K in-display camera full screen, the "Wukong screen," which significantly improves the resolution of the hole-free full screen. Coupled with a 144Hz screen refresh rate, it can undoubtedly handle various gaming scenarios and provide a superior visual experience. The "Dianfeng Transparent Night Version" uniquely features a fully transparent back design, confidently showcasing the hardcore configuration of the Red Magic 10 Pro series.

The appearance designs of the Xiaomi 15 Pro and OnePlus 13 are somewhat similar, both featuring a front hole-punch screen and a rear protruding camera module design, with no significant changes from the previous generation. However, the improvement in screen resolution is evident, with both phones upgrading to 2K resolution, but unfortunately, the screen refresh rate is not top-tier, remaining at 120Hz. In racing game scenarios, motion blur may occur.

After discussing the similarities between Xiaomi 15 Pro and OnePlus 13, let’s take a look at their differences, specifically in the design of the rear camera module. The Xiaomi 15 Pro uses a square camera module design with ceramic material, which looks premium but feels slightly monotonous. The OnePlus 13 uses a round camera module design, standard and commonplace, lacking a certain visual wow factor.

Appearance Summary: Comparing the three phones, the Red Magic 10 Pro series undoubtedly leads in visual appeal. Whether it’s the front "Wukong screen," the 144Hz refresh rate, or the flat back and transparent backplate design, they all showcase a high level of craftsmanship. Xiaomi 15 Pro and OnePlus 13 are more conservative, lacking creativity in appearance innovation, or their craftsmanship still has room for improvement.

Next, the three phones show different approaches in terms of performance. The Red Magic 10 Pro series is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, standard with LPDDR5T memory and UFS 4.1 Pro. On top of this, it also includes the Red Core R3 self-developed gaming chip + CUBE AI performance scheduling engine + the new ICE X cooling system, the industry-first “composite liquid metal,” and the “Wheel of Fire” high-speed centrifugal fan with a new high-low blade design. It can be said that the Red Magic 10 Pro series has spared no cost in incorporating all possible components to enhance its performance, showcasing the brand’s new research and development technologies over the past year.

Xiaomi 15 Pro and OnePlus 13, on the other hand, are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, LPDDR5X Ultra memory, and UFS 4.0 flash storage, slightly lower in storage configuration than the Red Magic 10 Pro series. In terms of cooling, the Xiaomi 15 Pro uses the Xiaomi wing-type ring-shaped cold pump cooling series, which improves temperature control compared to the previous generation, but still has a significant room for improvement in gaming performance. OnePlus 13 is similar, with its second-generation Tian Gong cooling system Pro, which is at a medium level in the industry.

In terms of gaming performance, based on the test results of "Xiao Bai Evaluation," in the game "Honkai: Star Rail," the Red Magic 10 Pro+ had a stable average frame rate of 59.8fps, with a smooth line, and the phone's temperature was only 46.7°C, with a power consumption of 6.7W. Under the same testing conditions, the Xiaomi 15 Pro had greater frame rate fluctuations, with an average frame rate of 58.1fps, power consumption of 6.3W, and a temperature of 48°C.

The OnePlus 13 also performed well in "Honkai: Star Rail," with an average frame rate of 59.5fps at 60+756P quality, with a power consumption of 6.6W. However, the specific temperature was not mentioned in the test, but it was noted that under the higher graphics settings (120+756P and 120+900P), the temperature and power consumption were not low, suggesting that the temperature at 60+756P might not be particularly remarkable.

In comparison, Red Magic seems like a "madman" pursuing extreme performance, cranking up the CPU, memory, storage, and cooling systems to the maximum, without leaving any room for upgrades, raising concerns about how it will improve next year’s models. However, as the official designated device for professional events like the League of Legends Mobile Super League and Dark Zone Breakthrough Pioneer Cup, the performance of the Red Magic 10 Pro series is exactly what is required.

Next, let’s look at the battery life. It is known that the Red Magic 10 Pro and Red Magic 10 Pro+ differ only in battery and charging power. The Red Magic 10 Pro has an 80W+6500mAh battery combination, while the Red Magic 10 Pro+ comes with a 120W+7050mAh super-large battery, offering more flexibility for users with different budgets. The Xiaomi 15 Pro and OnePlus 13 are equipped with 6100mAh and 6000mAh batteries, respectively, and while their battery life is weaker compared to the Red Magic 10 Pro series, they both offer 50W wireless charging, which, although slower, unlocks additional charging scenarios.

Let’s look at the battery life test data from "Xiao Bai Evaluation," which compares extreme use cases. In the 3-hour heavy usage test, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ remained at 76% battery life, Xiaomi 15 Pro at 70%, and OnePlus 13 at 66%. In the 6-hour test, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ had 26% remaining, Xiaomi 15 Pro 18%, and OnePlus 13 was nearly drained at 1%. In the extreme heavy usage test until shutdown, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ lasted 8 hours and 41 minutes, Xiaomi 15 Pro 7 hours and 37 minutes, and OnePlus 13 6 hours and 16 minutes.

In conclusion, the Red Magic 10 Pro series dominates in terms of battery life and has the best endurance in the market. Such excellent battery performance provides users with the opportunity for sustained gaming or competitive practice, making it the best choice for professional events like the League of Legends Mobile Super League and Dark Zone Breakthrough Pioneer Cup.

Final Summary: Comparing the Red Magic 10 Pro series, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and OnePlus 13, the Red Magic 10 Pro series stands out with the strongest overall performance, especially in appearance, performance, and battery life, making it more suitable for users who require high-performance smartphones.