Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 976,177).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 32
Design 27
Value for money 70
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?

  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 6/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (70/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 5G Redmi K100 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 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 2560 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 55W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16, HyperOS 3
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm
Weight 218 g
Price $579
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
33/100
976177 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +75.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 6/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (90/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (89/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (70/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.