Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Redmi K100
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,720,028).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Redmi K100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Lighter: 228g vs 234g
- Better portability (33/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.