Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 29/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3230 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ Premium better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 48 points higher (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 33/100). 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 XZ Premium (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3840x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3230 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 3230 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia XZ Premium, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 801.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 48 points (77/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
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 XZ Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia XZ Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.