Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $549 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $549
- Better portability (69/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (69/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $130 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 441.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $419. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (69/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.