Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 61/100 (a 6-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 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 228g).

The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1242193
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 228g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 6 points higher (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (74/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1825719 1242193
Geekbench Single 2004 1675
Geekbench Multi 5311 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
DXOMark (camera) 119
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g 172 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 -47.0%
1242193 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 47.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (74/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 6 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 5 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.