Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 77/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3842882
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (97/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.