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; estimated prices are $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 (3,289,721 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 229g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 73/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 58
Battery 71
Portability 62
Value for money 84
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
What makes Honor 500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $380 vs $549

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 2344395
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2070
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6694
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
  • 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 82/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100).

Honor 500: The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 500 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2344395 3289721
Geekbench Single 2070 3041
Geekbench Multi 6694 9494
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, MagicOS 10 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 198 g 229 g
Price $380 $549
Camera comparison
Honor 500
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 500 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
73/100
2344395 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +28.7%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Honor 500 by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 500
$380
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549

Price difference: $169. Honor 500 is cheaper by $169.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100).

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.

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 82/100).

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.