Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Vivo Y21
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $830 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 524,785); the Vivo Y21 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $830
- Better portability (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Vivo Y21, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100, Vivo Y21 — 56/100; 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+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (49/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $178 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Vivo Y21 by 515.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $652. Vivo Y21 was $652 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (76/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (49/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.