Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $549 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4900); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 3,161,126); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 3161126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (72/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (72/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (72/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 3 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 S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.