Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia E5

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 22/100 (a 51-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 13 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
Sony Xperia E5
Performance
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 2300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
  • Lighter: 147g vs 229g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Sony Xperia E5, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 51 points higher (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (81/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia E5: The Sony Xperia E5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Sony Xperia E5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MT6735
AnTuTu 3289721
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 720x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 2300 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 1.5GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 15 Android 6.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm
Weight 229 g 147 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Sony Xperia E5
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia E5
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
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
72
battery
Sony Xperia E5
  • 2300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Sony Xperia E5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (80/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (72/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (81/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia E5?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Sony Xperia E5?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia E5 — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia E5?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Sony Xperia E5?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia E5 is a better fit for everyday use.