Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Nubia Z50 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,825,719).

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1825719
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Nubia Z50 Ultra, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Nubia Z50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1825719 1842269
Geekbench Single 2004 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 228 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Nubia Z50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +0.9%
1842269 AnTuTu

Nubia Z50 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 0.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$660
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.