Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $549 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $549
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, Xiaomi Mi 8 — 0/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $460 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 452.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $89. Xiaomi Mi 8 was $89 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (52/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.