Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $589 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads — 69/100 vs 66/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 2,408,665); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air

Performance 82
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 57
Value for money 54

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Performance 93
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 42

What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $1099

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 37/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 2408665
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 6511
  • Lighter: 180g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air scores 3 points higher (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (63/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Z Flip8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 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 Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 2408665 3113347
Geekbench Single 2203 3235
Geekbench Multi 6511 10904
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1116x2480 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 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 IP48
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm —
Weight 205 g 180 g
Launch price $589 $1099

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2408665 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100 +22.6%
3113347 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air

$589

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

$1099

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 Z Flip8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (63/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 3 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 Z Flip8?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.