Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 3
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2731
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (58/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (54/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.