Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $817 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3900); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 29/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $817
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $817 | $229 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- 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 S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $588. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $588.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (72/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (83/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.