Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 77/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 71
Portability 31
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3842882
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 230g

  • Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (56/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3950082 3842882
Geekbench Single 3639 3639
Geekbench Multi 11047 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 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 16, Redmagic OS 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 230 g 200 g
Launch price — $1500

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 -2.8%
3842882 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (69/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (56/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (98/100 vs 97/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.