Nokia 8.1 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 229g).
Nokia 8.1
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Lighter: 180g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $830
- Better portability (72/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (72/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3231636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $449 | $830 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Nokia 8.1 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $381. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $381.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (52/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (76/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (72/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.