Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $830 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,231,636); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $830 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3231636
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9494
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $830 | $1299 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $469. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is cheaper by $469.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (51/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ by just 8 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 S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.