Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $549 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 753,345); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
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 S21 FE
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 26
Battery 42
Portability 74
Value for money 14
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 753345
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $699

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 229g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 14/100; 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 S21 FE (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (74/100 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 S21 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3289721 753345
Geekbench Single 3041 1488
Geekbench Multi 9494 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2480x1116 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm
Weight 229 g 177 g
Launch price $549 $699
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
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 S21 FE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3289721 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
51/100 -336.7%
753345 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 336.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
$699

Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (52/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (72/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (74/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.