Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (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 59/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 7
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 1320406
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 7 points higher (66/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (66/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 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 | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (66/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 7 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 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.