Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Realme GT 8
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $589 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 69/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Realme GT 8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $589
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 11 points higher (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 23.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $239. Realme GT 8 was $239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.