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; estimated prices are $999 and $549. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. 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 (3,289,721 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 73/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3041
  • Lighter: 199g vs 229g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1870000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8300
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $549 vs $999

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 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 (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). 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 (72/100 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). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).

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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1870000 3289721
Geekbench Single 3400 3041
Geekbench Multi 8300 9494
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2480x1116
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
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
Price $999 $549
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • 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: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
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 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1870000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +43.2%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 43.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549

Price difference: $450. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $450.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

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 (72/100 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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro.

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 — 73/100.

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 (92/100 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.