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; launch prices were $589 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 69/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 2,408,665); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $999
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 6511
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 1 points higher (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 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 | 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 | $589 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
Launch price difference: $410. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
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+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 1 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 S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, 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 82/100).
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.