Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,554,897); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Lighter: 200g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.