Nokia 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 229g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $549 vs $699

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 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 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 438016 3289721
Geekbench Single 427 3041
Geekbench Multi 1500 9494
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 2480x1116
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 160 g 229 g
Price $699 $549
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 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 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +86.7%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549

Price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (84/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.