Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $589 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $589
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7410 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $239. Redmi K80 Ultra was $239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra 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 K80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
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 K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.