Apple iPhone Air vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 26
Portability 94
Value for money 62
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9494
  • Lighter: 165g vs 229g

  • Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 2550000
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $830 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. 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 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air 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, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2550000 3231636
Geekbench Single 3850 3041
Geekbench Multi 9800 9494
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2736x1260 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 40W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 165 g 229 g
Price $999 $830
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • 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 Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
26
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone Air Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2550000 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +21.1%
3231636 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone Air by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830

Price difference: $169. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is cheaper by $169.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

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 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (73/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 26/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (94/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.

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

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).

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

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