Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $760 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 595,284).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3540 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 74/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4372440 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3840x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3540 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Main: 19MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 3540 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 634.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $239. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $239 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (93/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
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 XZ2 Premium?
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 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is a better fit for everyday use.