Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Realme V30

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 11/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't; the Realme V30 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V30 by 41 points (52/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
Realme V30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme V30 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 530g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Realme V30, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 41 points higher (52/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 36/100). 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 V30 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme V30 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme V30 (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 V30: The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova Realme V30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1800x2880 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 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 600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm
Weight 530 g 186 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Realme V30
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme V30
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Realme V30
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
Realme V30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme V30 (29/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (75/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (67/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme V30 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme V30?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V30 by 41 points (52/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Realme V30?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme V30 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme V30?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme V30?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Realme V30?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use.