Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy…

Nubia

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

11categories won

3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

Information Gain

Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the RedMagic 10 Pro+. Choose the RedMagic 10 Pro+ if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryRedMagic 10 Pro+

RedMagic 10 Pro+ wins on endurance with 7,050 mAh and 120W fast charging.

🎮 GamingRedMagic 10 Pro+

RedMagic 10 Pro+ leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueRedMagic 10 Pro+

RedMagic 10 Pro+ provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

RedMagic 10 Pro+ vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size	6.85"	6.9"
Resolution	1216 x 2688	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	431 ppi	498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	144 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,150,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	10280Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	16 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity	7,050 mAhWinner	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	120 WWinner	60 W
Wireless charging	No	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Weight	229 g	214 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	7.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	None	IP68
Build	Flat aerospace aluminum chassis, transparent/ceramic glass back, notchless UDC front	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system	Android 15	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Galaxy S26 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$899Winner	$1,299