Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Vivo Y21
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $549 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 524,785); the Vivo Y21 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $549
- Better portability (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Vivo Y21, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, Vivo Y21 — 56/100; 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 Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (49/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $178 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- 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
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 526.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $371. Vivo Y21 was $371 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (49/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.