Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $549 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,289,721); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Cheaper: $549 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3289721
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9494
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $549 | $1299 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $750. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $750.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.