Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 69
Design 12
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 36
Design 85
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1242193
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 230g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1242193
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2520
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
DXOMark (camera) 119
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP65
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 230 g 172 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 -217.4%
1242193 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 217.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 IV
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (69/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (85/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.