Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 58/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,290,942); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 235g).

The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 43
Battery 52
Portability 22
Value for money 28
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Overall rating 58/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1290942
  • Lighter: 185g vs 235g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 8 points higher (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (66/100 vs 22/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1320406
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 18GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 235 g 185 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
58/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 +2.2%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
$799
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (66/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.