Huawei Nova 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $445 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).
Huawei Nova 16
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Lighter: 199g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $549
- Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1155792
- 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 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 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 (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (60/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $549 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $104. Huawei Nova 16 was $104 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.