Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 47/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 229g).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- Lighter: 212g vs 229g
- Better portability (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 165W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ scores 31 points higher (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ leads (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 165W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- Wireless charging: no data
Fairphone 5
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In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 31 points (78/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ — 78/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.