Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $830 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 63/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100). 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 III (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (76/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 188.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $169. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ was $169 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
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 III (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (76/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (76/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
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 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.