Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $549
- Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3292097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $549 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Nothing Phone (3a) was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.