Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9287
- Lighter: 206g vs 229g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (47/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3292097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $549 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
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 17 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (72/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (47/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.