Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
The Honor Magic8 (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 $625 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,126,402); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $649
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (56/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $24. Honor Magic8 was $24 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (56/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 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.