Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia XA1

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 15/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 61 points (76/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
Sony Xperia XA1
Performance 2
Display 34
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 798
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 2300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 229g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia XA1, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 61 points higher (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (84/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia XA1: The Sony Xperia XA1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Sony Xperia XA1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Helio P20
AnTuTu 3231636
Geekbench Single 3041 186
Geekbench Multi 9494 798
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 2300 mAh
Charging 120W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 15 Android 7.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm
Weight 229 g 143 g
Launch price $830
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Sony Xperia XA1
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia XA1
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Sony Xperia XA1
  • 2300 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830
Sony Xperia XA1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (52/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (76/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (84/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 61 points (76/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia XA1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia XA1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XA1 is a better fit for everyday use.