Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 55/100 vs 47/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 10 VII has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).

The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 54
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 44
Portability 34
Value for money
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 56
Display 82
Camera 35
Battery 53
Portability 76
Value for money 42
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 2731
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 168g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (56/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 8 points higher (55/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (76/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3 Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 824513 895533
Geekbench Single 968 1015
Geekbench Multi 2731 2920
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2340x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 30W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 15
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 168 g
Launch price $449
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
55/100 +7.9%
895533 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 10 VII leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 7.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (82/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (76/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.