Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both devices score the same overall rating of 69/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 2408665
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 69/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 9S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
Both devices scored 69/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (83/100 vs 82/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.