Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $549 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
Performance 1
Display 55
Camera 14
Battery 16
Portability 68
Value for money 0
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 175
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 760
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $549

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 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 Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (72/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (68/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017: The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 7880
AnTuTu 3289721
Geekbench Single 3041 175
Geekbench Multi 9494 760
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1920x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 3600 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 15 Android 6.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm
Weight 229 g 186 g
Launch price $549 $459
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • Main: 16MP f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • 5.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
55
display
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
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
16
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
$459

Launch price difference: $90. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was $90 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (80/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (52/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (72/100 vs 16/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (68/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.