Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia XZ2

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 (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 3180); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
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 XZ2
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 13
Battery 15
Portability 44
Value for money 0
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3180 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 230g

  • Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia XZ2, 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 13/100). 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 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 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 XZ2: The Sony Xperia XZ2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Sony Xperia XZ2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 3942923 595284
Geekbench Single 3640 563
Geekbench Multi 11033 2006
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2160
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 3180 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 19 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 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 153.0×72.0×11.1 mm
Weight 230 g 198 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Sony Xperia XZ2
  • Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia XZ2
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Sony Xperia XZ2
  • 3180 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia XZ2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia XZ2 Snapdragon 845
30/100 -562.4%
595284 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia XZ2 by 562.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Sony Xperia XZ2
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (93/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (52/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (71/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ2?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 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?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ2?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ2?

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?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia XZ2 is a better fit for everyday use.