Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 65/100 vs 34/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 75
Design 13
Value for money 53
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 220g vs 229g

  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 31 points higher (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (25/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3231636
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 229 g 220 g
Price $830
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (25/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.