Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 69/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 12 points higher (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (88/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.