Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 73/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 229g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3289721 1425446
Geekbench Single 3041 1761
Geekbench Multi 9494 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 199 g
Price $549
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
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
72
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3289721 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -130.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 130.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (72/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.