Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $660 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $660
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 10 VIII, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 22/100; 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 10 VIII (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1509 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 6.1" 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 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Sony Xperia 10 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 377.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Sony Xperia 10 VIII was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.