Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $830 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $830
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100, Xiaomi Mi 8 — 0/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (78/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $460 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 442.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $370. Xiaomi Mi 8 was $370 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (52/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (76/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.