Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-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 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,825,719); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 5311
- Lighter: 197g vs 228g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (54/100 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 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (58/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1295 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $646. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $646 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 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 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (54/100 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 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (58/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.