Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (2016) runs on the Helio P10. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 14/100 (a 66-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 21 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is noticeably lighter (202g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2700 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 21MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA Ultra better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 230g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XA Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 66 points higher (80/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 17/100). 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 XA Ultra (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (53/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Sony Xperia XA Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 590 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 21 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×79.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- Main: 21MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 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 XA Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (93/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (53/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra by 66 points (80/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.