Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $660 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- 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 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 253.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $339. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (86/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.