Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $600 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1299
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (65/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (65/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.