Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 30/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 572,788); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is thinner (8.9mm vs 11.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3540 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 236g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 47 points higher (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3840x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3540 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Main: 19MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 5.8" 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 XZ2 Premium
- 3540 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 589.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ2 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 XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.