Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $660 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $660 vs $964
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (64/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $660 | $964 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $304. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $304.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (84/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (60/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.