Honor 500 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $549. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $549
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor 500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (62/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3292097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $549 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Honor 500 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $169. Honor 500 was $169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (62/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (92/100 vs 81/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.