Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $760 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 31/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 572,788); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $760
- Better portability (63/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 50 points higher (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (63/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 2870 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 641.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (63/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.