Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5850); the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 199g vs 229g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 68/100; 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 Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (56/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (56/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.