Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $579 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 976,177).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 60
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 40
Portability 32
Value for money 24
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $599

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (52/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 5G Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 976177 3942923
Geekbench Single 1168 3640
Geekbench Multi 3431 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 2780x1264
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 55W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 15
NFC yes
Dimensions 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm
Weight 218 g 207 g
Launch price $579 $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
54/100
976177 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +75.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599

Launch price difference: $20. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $20 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (73/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (83/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (52/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.