Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. Both devices score the same overall rating of 70/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,407,888); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 70/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 57
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2407888
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 7192
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ received the same MobileRank rating — 70/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (72/100 vs 57/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 2407888 3161830
Geekbench Single 2205 2900
Geekbench Multi 7192 9200
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1116x2480 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 205 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
70/100
2407888 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +23.8%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 23.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (72/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

Both devices scored 70/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26+.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.