Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia X Compact

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia X Compact (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 15/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia X Compact is noticeably lighter (135g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact by 65 points (80/100 vs 15/100).
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 X Compact
Performance 3
Display 36
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Sony Xperia X Compact better?
  • Lighter: 135g vs 230g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia X Compact, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 65 points higher (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (68/100 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 X Compact: The Sony Xperia X Compact is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Sony Xperia X Compact
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 650
AnTuTu 4005248
Geekbench Single 3640 270
Geekbench Multi 11033 800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 4.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 720x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 2700 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 6.0.1
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 129.0×65.0×9.5 mm
Weight 230 g 135 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 X Compact
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia X Compact
  • 4.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
36
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 X Compact
  • 2700 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Sony Xperia X Compact
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (98/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (93/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (52/100 vs 15/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact by 65 points (80/100 vs 15/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia X Compact — 15/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia X Compact?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 3/100).

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

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