Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $830 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-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 (3,231,636 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $830
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 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+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (74/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $830 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 160.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $31. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $31.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
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 Sony Xperia 5 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+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 9 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 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV is a better fit for active users.