Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Realme Narzo 50 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 25/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 27 points (52/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 29
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 530g

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 27 points higher (52/100 vs 25/100). 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 39/100). 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 Narzo 50 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (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 Narzo 50 Pro: The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1800x2880 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm
Weight 530 g 181 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (73/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 27 points (52/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — 25/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.