Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1059 and $817. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,822,701); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3291 vs 3041
- Lighter: 199g vs 229g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8136
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $817 vs $1059
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (58/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3291 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8136 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $1059 | $817 |
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $242. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $242.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (72/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (61/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.