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 $817. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-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 (3,289,721 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8.1
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 14
Battery 12
Portability 72
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 58
What makes Nokia 8.1 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $817

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 417439
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 431
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1320
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 46 points higher (73/100 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 (72/100 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 (80/100 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 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (72/100 vs 32/100).

Nokia 8.1: The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8.1 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 417439 3289721
Geekbench Single 431 3041
Geekbench Multi 1320 9494
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2246x1080 2480x1116
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
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 $817
Camera comparison
Nokia 8.1
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
14
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8.1
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2246x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8.1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8.1 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
27/100
417439 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +87.3%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Nokia 8.1 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8.1
$449
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$817

Price difference: $368. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $368.

Detailed category analysis
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 (80/100 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 (72/100 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).

Frequently asked questions
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 46 points (73/100 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 — 73/100.

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.