Lava Shark 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Lava Shark 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark 2 doesn't; the Lava Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark 2
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
What makes Lava Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Shark 2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark 2 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3543672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.8×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $830 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Shark 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (93/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (76/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Shark 2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Lava Shark 2 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark 2 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.