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Nubia Red Magic 5S vs Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G
Comparison between Nubia Red Magic 5S and Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nubia and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Nubia Red Magic 5S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 55 W
- against 45 W
Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 498 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 218 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Samsung Exynos 9825 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 659,586 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,117 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,274 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPUs vary by region: EMEA/LATAM uses 2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M4, 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A75, and 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55; USA/China uses 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Ice | Multicolor, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 91 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 55 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 55 W Best value | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,040 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 498 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 100,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 3.1 |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | aptX, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-N976F, SM-N976U, SM-N976, SM-N976B, SM-N976N, SM-N976V, SM-N9760, SM-N976Q |
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