RedMagic 10 Pro+ vs. Xiaomi 15 Pro: Which Excels in Performance?

With the intensifying competition in the smartphone market and the release of the new-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra Edition mobile platform processor, manufacturers have successively launched flagship models with stronger performance and lower power consumption. The Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Xiaomi 15 Pro, as two highly anticipated new devices, have maintained their popularity in the market. Various evaluation institutions have conducted real-world tests on both models. According to the test results, each phone has its own strengths, and both deliver commendable overall performance. So, in the realm of high-performance smartphones, who truly masters the weapon of performance?

Appearance:

Red Magic has consistently led the industry in terms of innovation in appearance. The Red Magic 10 Pro+ continues to deliver on expectations, building on the ultra-futuristic aesthetic design philosophy of the previous generation and further upgrading its design. The front screen, co-developed with BOE, introduces the world’s first 6.85-inch 1.5K under-display camera full-screen “Wukong Screen.” Comprehensive upgrades were made to the screen material, light transmission, image processing algorithms, and brightness, significantly improving the screen's transparency. This also enhances the quality of the phone's front-facing photography, ensuring clear, fog-free captures with precise restoration of glare and ghosting effects.

Additionally, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ features a flat back design, creating a "sky mirror" flat aesthetic visually. The middle frame has undergone comprehensive evolution, with the combined thickness of the screen's black border and the bezel reduced to just 1.95mm, achieving the industry’s thinnest.

In daily use, whether handheld or placed on a desktop, it offers a more comfortable experience. For the first time, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ adopts a fully transparent rear cover, increasing the transparent area by 30% compared to the Red Magic 9S. The back design is also more minimalistic, featuring only the Red Magic logo, the futuristic X symbol, and full-scene RGB lighting effects. When in use, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ easily creates a complete esports atmosphere.

The Xiaomi 15 Pro, in contrast, has not seen much change in appearance. It retains the front punch-hole screen and protruding camera design on the back. The most noticeable change compared to the previous generation is the four-curved metal middle frame design, presenting a "uniform width on all four sides" effect, which looks more coordinated and simple. However, compared to the flat tactile feel of the Red Magic 10 Pro+, the tactile feel of the Xiaomi 15 Pro’s back still has significant room for improvement.

Regarding the front screen, the Xiaomi 15 Pro’s 2K low-power sunlight screen compensates somewhat for the regret brought by the punch-hole screen. However, it’s somewhat ironic to think that Xiaomi initially hyped the “true full-screen” concept, yet it wasn’t the one to persist and achieve results in this track. Instead, it was the Red Magic 10 Pro+, another high-performance flagship, that succeeded. It is precisely because of Red Magic’s persistence and innovation that it stands out with superior visual effects, especially since scenarios for selfies are rare, whereas watching videos and playing games are more frequent.

Performance:

In terms of pure phone performance, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Xiaomi 15 Pro both belong to the high-performance flagship category. However, due to differences in optimization strategies, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a slightly better overall performance compared to the Xiaomi 15 Pro. Specifically, the details are as follows:

In hardware configuration, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ is equipped with the new-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra Edition mobile platform processor, LPDDR5X Ultra memory, UFS 4.1 Pro flash storage, and a sandwich-structured cooling system. It also debuts laptop-grade cooling technology, liquid metal, and the WindFire high-speed centrifugal fan. These features maximize performance and cooling, delivering super powerful, durable, and fast experiences for users. Its aggressive performance has led netizens to crown it as the "God of Performance" in ancient Greece, garnering high praise for its performance.

Of course, the Xiaomi 15 Pro's hardware is not lacking, featuring the same new-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra Edition processor, LPDDR5X Ultra memory, and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Although its memory and storage speeds are slightly inferior to the Red Magic 10 Pro+, it is sufficient for users without particularly high demands. Additionally, for cooling, the Xiaomi 15 Pro uses Xiaomi’s wing-shaped ring pump cooling system, which increases the contact area between the pump and the middle frame to improve thermal conductivity. However, even so, the authoritative testing data shows noticeable differences between the two.

According to tests conducted by Xiaobai Evaluation, during the peak performance test in "Honkai: Star Rail," the Red Magic 10 Pro+ maintained an average frame rate of 59.8 fps. The frame rate was initially slightly fluctuating but then stabilized like a straight line. In contrast, the Xiaomi 15 Pro achieved an average frame rate of only 59.1 fps, with a body temperature of 49.5°C, higher than the Red Magic 10 Pro+'s 46.7°C. Thus, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ demonstrates superior performance and cooling during gaming.

Battery Life:

Beyond differences in appearance and performance tuning, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Xiaomi 15 Pro also show differences in battery life, an area of high interest among users. According to battery life test data from Xiaobai Evaluation, Geek Bay, and Xinping Technology, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ consistently ranks first in battery life charts.

In Xiaobai’s 3-hour, 6-hour, and shutdown loop heavy endurance tests, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ firmly holds the top spot. The Xiaomi 15 Pro ranks slightly lower, placing 10th in the 3-hour endurance test, but third and fifth in the 6-hour endurance and shutdown loop tests, respectively, still performing well but slightly inferior to the Red Magic 10 Pro+.

In Geek Bay's light usage battery test, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ achieved a total endurance of 12 hours and 35 minutes, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro lasted only 11 hours and 50 minutes. The Red Magic 10 Pro+ is better suited to meet user needs in various usage scenarios.

Xinping Technology’s test combined 1 hour of WeChat video calls, TikTok, gaming, Weibo scrolling, head-to-head gaming, 30 minutes of video recording, 30 minutes on shopping platforms, and Bilibili until shutdown. The Red Magic 10 Pro+ again ranked first in comprehensive battery performance, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro lagged behind.

Conclusion:

Based on the above comparisons, users now have a general understanding of the two phones. In terms of appearance innovation, performance enhancement, and battery optimization, the Red Magic 10 Pro+ has reached the industry-leading level. After seeing its configuration, I understand why its price is higher—every penny is spent on the blade. Friends looking for a high-performance flagship smartphone will find it worth choosing.