Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 2,342,433); the Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably lighter (215g vs 530g).

The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic Nova — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $511

  • Overall rating 52/100
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 7192
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 530g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2342433 3014660
Geekbench Single 2205 3050
Geekbench Multi 7192 9300
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1800x2880 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 530 g 215 g
Price $499 $511
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic Nova and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic Nova Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
52/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +22.3%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Price difference: $12. Nubia Red Magic Nova is cheaper by $12.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (68/100 vs 45/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (63/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (31/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic Nova — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.