Huawei nova 5 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

The Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 48/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 5 Pro

Performance 52
Display 83
Camera 36
Battery 17
Portability 84
Value for money —

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 66

What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 229g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 28 points higher (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (76/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (84/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 5 Pro Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 736755 3543672
Geekbench Single 928 3013
Geekbench Multi 2875 9287
Display 6.4" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2688x1216
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 40W 120W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 171 g 229 g
Launch price — $830

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 5 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 5 Pro

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 5 Pro

  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 5 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 5 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 980
48/100
736755 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +79.2%
3543672 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Huawei nova 5 Pro by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 5 Pro

Price unknown

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

$830

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (52/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (76/100 vs 17/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (84/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Huawei nova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.