Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $589 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $820
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 38.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $231. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $231 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.