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; estimated prices are $729 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-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 2,407,888); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 60
Design 43
Value for money 60
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $729 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2407888
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2407888 3942923
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
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, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 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
Price $729 $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
55/100
2407888 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +38.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
$729
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $20. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is cheaper by $20.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (92/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (74/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).

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 55/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).

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 everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.