Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 47/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2731
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 20 points higher (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (74/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (66/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (74/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 20 points (67/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.