HMD Key vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 22/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 229g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 54 points higher (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3543672 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $830 |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Key
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (93/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (76/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 54 points (76/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Key over the 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.