Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 56

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 66

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
  • Lighter: 199g vs 229g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 1782199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8300
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $999

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (56/100 vs 32/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1782199 3543672
Geekbench Single 3400 3013
Geekbench Multi 8300 9287
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 27W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 157 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 199 g 229 g
Launch price $999 $830

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery

Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1782199 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +49.7%
3543672 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 49.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

$999

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

$830

Launch price difference: $169. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ was $169 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (86/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (76/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (56/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 85/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.