Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $549 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7050); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 2604459
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7050 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $549
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Poco X8 Pro Max was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.