Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (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 $695 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 76/100 (a 2-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 (3,231,636 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $695 vs $830
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scores 2 points higher (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100; 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 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (57/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3231636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $830 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $135. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra was $135 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (57/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.