Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 5 III vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
Comparison between Sony Xperia 5 III and ZTE nubia RedMagic 6 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 5 III, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 7.9 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 5 III, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 387 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 220 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9.7 mm
ZTE nubia RedMagic 6 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,050 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 18 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 880,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,363 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,860 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.42 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 18 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink, Rose Gold | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 68 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 157 mm | 169.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.4 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 590 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 387 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, OLED, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass, AMOLED, One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR, HID, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, aptX, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | nubia RedMagic 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQBQ62/G, XQBQ52G.UKCX, XQBQ52B.UKCX, XQ-BQ52, XQ-BQ72, XQ-BQ42, XQ-BQ62, SO-53B | NX669J-P |
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