RedMagic 9S Pro vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII
56.6Performance28.9
57.1Display63
51.5Camera41.9
75.1Battery41.8
86.7Features78.7
6 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro4 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 45.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+28). Sony Xperia 10 VIII still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 285% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 57
- 27% lower weight: 168 g vs 229 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 422 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+264% | 22 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g+27% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |