Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $545 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $549
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 72/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $549 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $4. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $4 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.