Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $649 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads — 61/100 vs 50/100 (a 11-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 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1119714
- 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 $1799
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 211g vs 228g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro scores 11 points higher (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 1119714 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1799 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1150. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $1150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.