Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 9/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Sony Xperia 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 69 points higher (78/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (97/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (47/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4372440 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 164 g | |
| Price | $760 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 by 430.3% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (97/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (47/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (95/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 69 points (78/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 9/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.