Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $549 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-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 (3,292,097 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 229g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (65/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 167.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (65/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.