Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Realme GT5

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme GT5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5240); the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,700,000); the Realme GT5 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 228g).

The Realme GT5 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
Realme GT5
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 69
Portability 46
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1700000
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5240 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Realme GT5 better?
  • Faster charging: 150W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 228g

  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Realme GT5, the Realme GT5 scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Realme GT5 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT5: The Realme GT5 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Realme GT5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1825719 1700000
Geekbench Single 2004 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1240x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5240 mAh
Charging 65W 150W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 163.1×75.4×8.9 mm
Weight 228 g 205 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme GT5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme GT5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Realme GT5
  • 5240 mAh
  • Wired: 150W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Realme GT5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Realme GT5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100 -7.4%
1700000 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads Realme GT5 by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Realme GT5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Realme GT5 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Realme GT5?

The Realme GT5 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Realme GT5?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme GT5 — 65/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Realme GT5?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT5 is a better fit for active users.