Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Redmi K100
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Redmi K100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 234g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (57/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (57/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.