Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $830 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3900); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $830
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (83/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| 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 / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $830 | $229 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $601. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $601.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (76/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (83/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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?
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 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.