Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 229g).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Lighter: 212g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $830
- Better portability (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 72/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (64/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3231636 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $770 | $830 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $60. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $60.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.