Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $649 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 68/100 vs 60/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,409,744 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2409744 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1299
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 229g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 8 points higher (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (65/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (65/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.