Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $830 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 1,681,378).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 229g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $1199 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $369. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ was $369 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (76/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.