Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 1,010,069); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 229g
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 250.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (93/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (76/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.