Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 20/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 53 points (73/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Performance
Display 36
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 51
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 2050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 229g

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 53 points higher (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Blade A3 Plus: The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek
AnTuTu 3289721
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" TFT LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 480x960
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 2050 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 3 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm
Weight 229 g 188 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 3MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 5.0" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
36
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 Blade A3 Plus
  • 2050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (80/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (72/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 53 points (73/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.