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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-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 (3,292,097 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money —

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 64

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3013
  • Lighter: 199g vs 229g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 1972476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8638
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). 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 "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). 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).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1972476 3292097
Geekbench Single 3431 3013
Geekbench Multi 8638 9287
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
Launch price — $549

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
65/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +40.1%
3292097 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Price unknown

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

$549

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).

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).

Frequently asked questions

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 8 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 65/100, 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 86/100).

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.