Apple iPhone 16e vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3279); 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 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 3013
- Lighter: 167g vs 229g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100; 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 (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (80/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3292097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $549 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16e by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
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 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (80/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (72/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (80/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.