Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $660 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-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 (4,013,168 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 3842882
- 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 at launch: $660 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $840. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $840 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.