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).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 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)
- Lighter: 177g vs 229g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 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 S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 336.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.