Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 68/100 vs 67/100 (a 1-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 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,409,744 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2409744 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 229g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 1 points higher (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (74/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (74/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 1 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 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.