Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 16/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 57 points (73/100 vs 16/100).
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 XA1 Ultra
Performance 2
Display 40
Camera 18
Battery 12
Portability 65
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 2700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 229g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 57 points higher (73/100 vs 16/100). 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 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (65/100 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 XA1 Ultra: The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Helio P20
AnTuTu 3289721
Geekbench Single 3041 186
Geekbench Multi 9494 798
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x1920
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 2700 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 15 Android 7.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 165.0×79.0×8.1 mm
Weight 229 g 188 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 XA1 Ultra
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
18
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
40
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 XA1 Ultra
  • 2700 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (80/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (72/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 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 XA1 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 57 points (73/100 vs 16/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra — 16/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 18/100).

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

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 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.