Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia XA1
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 15/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Sony Xperia XA1
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 230g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia XA1, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 62 points higher (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 15/100). 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 XA1 (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Sony Xperia XA1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 798 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 62 points (77/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.