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 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

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Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

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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 Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro. Choose the Nubia 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.

🔋 BatteryNubia RedMagic 10 Pro

Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 80W fast charging.

🎮 GamingTie

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

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

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

🏷️ ValueNubia RedMagic 10 Pro

Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $649 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.

Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia 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	Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,110,000	—
Geekbench multi	10150	—
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia 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	Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	6,500 mAhWinner	5,500 mAh
Wired charging	80 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia 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 metal frame, transparent/AG glass back, under-display camera notchless front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia 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	Nubia 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	$649Winner	$1,449