Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 66/100 vs 61/100 (a 5-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 Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,519,456); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1519456
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 228g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 5 points higher (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 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 5 V significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 1519456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 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 5 V significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 5 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 V?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.