Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ1

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-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 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
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 XZ1
Performance 33
Display 44
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 90
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 2700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 better?
  • Lighter: 155g vs 229g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ1, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 33/100). 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 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (90/100 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 XZ1: The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Sony Xperia XZ1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 3289721 438016
Geekbench Single 3041 427
Geekbench Multi 9494 1500
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x1920
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 2700 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 19 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 15 Android 8.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 148.0×73.4×7.4 mm
Weight 229 g 155 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 XZ1
  • Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia XZ1
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
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 XZ1
  • 2700 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Sony Xperia XZ1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3289721 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia XZ1 Snapdragon 835
29/100 -651.1%
438016 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ1 by 651.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Sony Xperia XZ1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (92/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (80/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (52/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (72/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia XZ1 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ1?

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 XZ1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Sony Xperia XZ1?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a better fit for everyday use.