Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs OnePlus 13
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 1,825,719); the OnePlus 13 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
OnePlus 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 213g vs 228g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the OnePlus 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the OnePlus 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.