Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 58/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1242193
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 235g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 9 points higher (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (74/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (74/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by just 9 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 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.