Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; estimated prices are $817 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,017,773); the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is noticeably lighter (200g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $817 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 229g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (60/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 1017773 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $817 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 223.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $182. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $182.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (92/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for active users.