Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S8+
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $830 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 28/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 435,852); the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is noticeably lighter (173g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 435852
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $840
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S8+ better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 229g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S8+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 48 points higher (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 0/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (74/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 435852 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S8+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 713.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (93/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (93/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (76/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (74/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.