Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6500mAh…

Nubia
Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro
$649
3categories won

Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
14categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $649 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.
Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2688 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,110,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 10150 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 6,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | None | IP68 |
| Build | Flat aerospace metal frame, transparent/AG glass back, under-display camera notchless front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro | 16 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 | $649Winner | $1,299 |
Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro
The RedMagic 10 Pro is the undisputed champion of hardcore mobile gaming. Powered by Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite with a dedicated 23,000 RPM internal cooling turbofan, a liquid metal ICE X thermal system, true notchless 1.5K 144Hz under-display camera screen with 95.3% screen-to-body ratio, 520Hz shoulder trigger keys, and a colossal 6,500mAh battery.
- Display
- 6.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
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