Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $589 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $749
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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 Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.