Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia E5

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 22/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 58 points (80/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 72
Sony Xperia E5
Performance
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
  • Lighter: 147g vs 230g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia E5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 58 points higher (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia E5: The Sony Xperia E5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Sony Xperia E5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MT6735
AnTuTu 4005248
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 720x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 2300 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 1.5GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 16GB
OS Android 16 Android 6.0
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm
Weight 230 g 147 g
Launch price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Sony Xperia E5
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia E5
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
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
86
battery
Sony Xperia E5
  • 2300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Sony Xperia E5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (93/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (86/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia E5?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 58 points (80/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia E5?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia E5 — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia E5?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Sony Xperia E5?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia E5 is a better fit for everyday use.