Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP…

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Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

7categories won

5 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+ claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the RedMagic 10 Pro+. Choose the RedMagic 10 Pro+ if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VIII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryRedMagic 10 Pro+

RedMagic 10 Pro+ wins on endurance with 7,050 mAh and 120W fast charging.

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueRedMagic 10 Pro+

RedMagic 10 Pro+ provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $1449.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

RedMagic 10 Pro+ vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.85"	6.5"
Resolution	1216 x 2688Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	431 ppi	—
Refresh rate	144 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,150,000	—
Geekbench multi	10280	—
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	16 MP	24 MPWinner
Max video	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	7,050 mAhWinner	5,500 mAh
Wired charging	120 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	229 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	None	IP68
Build	Flat aerospace aluminum chassis, transparent/ceramic glass back, notchless UDC front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 15	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro+, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	RedMagic 10 Pro+	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$899Winner	$1,449