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 $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-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
- Better portability (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $549 vs $770
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (66/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 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 (72/100 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 (66/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| 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 | $549 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $221. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $221.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 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 (72/100 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 (66/100 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 26 points (73/100 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 — 73/100.
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.