Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 77/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 68/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.