Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-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 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,231,636); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3231636
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Lighter: 200g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (56/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $830 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ by 15.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.