Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 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 2,500,131); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2500131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 7192
- Lighter: 197g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1295 |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $646. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $646 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 2 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 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.