Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 38/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 229g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Lighter: 183g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $830
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (60/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3231636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $830 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $381. Google Pixel 5a 5G was $381 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (76/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G 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.