Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia X

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia X (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia X is noticeably lighter (153g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
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 X
Performance 3
Display 46
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 87
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2620 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sony Xperia X better?
  • Lighter: 153g vs 230g

  • Better portability (87/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia X, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 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 X: The Sony Xperia X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Sony Xperia X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 650
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 270
Geekbench Multi 11033 800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x1920
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 2620 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 Android 6.0.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 143.0×69.0×7.7 mm
Weight 230 g 153 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Sony Xperia X
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia X
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
46
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Sony Xperia X
  • 2620 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (98/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (93/100 vs 46/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (52/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (71/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia X — 18/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 3/100).

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

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