Apple iPhone 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $447 and $817. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Performance 82
Display 61
Camera 78
Battery 24
Portability 79
Value for money 66
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 58
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3041
  • Lighter: 170g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $447 vs $817

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1650000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7700
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3561 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 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 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 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 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1650000 3289721
Geekbench Single 3100 3041
Geekbench Multi 7700 9494
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2480x1116
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3561 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 147
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 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 170 g 229 g
Price $447 $817
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
  • 3561 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 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
67/100
1650000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +49.8%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16
$447
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$817

Price difference: $370. Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper by $370.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (80/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (72/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (79/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).

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

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