Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs OnePlus 16
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 69/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
OnePlus 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 26 points higher (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (95/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $589 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (95/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 26 points (95/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the OnePlus 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the OnePlus 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.