Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 II
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $830 and $949. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Sony Xperia 5 II
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $949
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 229g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 II, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100, Sony Xperia 5 II — 6/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (81/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 986701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 21W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $949 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 259.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (93/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (76/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (81/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 5 II — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.