Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $549 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 30/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3180); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Sony Xperia XZ2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3180 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 229g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ2, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 43 points higher (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Sony Xperia XZ2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 3180 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×11.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
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 XZ2
- 3180 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Sony Xperia XZ2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ2 by 452.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia XZ2 is a better fit for everyday use.