Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 229g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (66/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 168.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (93/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (76/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (66/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.