Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Realme C100 4G

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 30/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 8000); the Realme C100 4G is noticeably lighter (219g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G by 22 points (52/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
Realme C100 4G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C100 4G better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 530g

  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Realme C100 4G, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 22 points higher (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme C100 4G: The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova Realme C100 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Helio G92 Max
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1800x2880 720x1570
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm
Weight 530 g 219 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Realme C100 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme C100 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Realme C100 4G
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
Realme C100 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (75/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (26/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme C100 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G by 22 points (52/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Realme C100 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme C100 4G — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme C100 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme C100 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Realme C100 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use.