Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $649 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1299
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 228g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (65/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1299 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $650. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $650 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (65/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.