Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,825,719); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5311
- Lighter: 192g vs 228g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (62/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (62/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 3 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 VI?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.