Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $589 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,408,665); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (63/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (97/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (63/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (97/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.