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).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $20 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.