Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia XA1
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (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+ leads — 81/100 vs 15/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 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+
Sony Xperia XA1
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 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 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia XA1, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 66 points higher (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (84/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Sony Xperia XA1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | — | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 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+
- 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+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (93/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (84/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 66 points (81/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.