Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,384,444); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1500
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (69/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.