Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $589 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $845
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $256. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $256 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.