Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A10
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; launch prices were $649 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 14/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $649
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 66 points higher (80/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A10 — 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (80/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $160 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $489. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $489 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (93/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (80/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 66 points (80/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.