Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia XZ3
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $760 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3330); 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 XZ3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Sony Xperia XZ3
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 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $899
- 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 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 230g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia XZ3, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). 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+ — 76/100, Sony Xperia XZ3 — 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 XZ3 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (47/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Sony Xperia XZ3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3330 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ3
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 6.0" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Sony Xperia XZ3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 641.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (47/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia XZ3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XZ3 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ3?
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 XZ3?
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 XZ3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.