Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $549 and $929. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 32/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $929
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 229g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 41 points higher (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 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 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (72/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $929 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 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 Note 8
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 652.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $380. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $380 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (72/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 41 points (73/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.