Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $589 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 6511
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $706. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $706 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.