Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $549 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-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 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 229g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $746. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $746 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 2 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 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.