Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $660 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3180); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 572,788); the Sony Xperia XZ2 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Sony Xperia XZ2
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3180 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ2, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 — 0/100; 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 XZ2 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Sony Xperia XZ2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3180 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×11.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- 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 XZ2
- 3180 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Sony Xperia XZ2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ2 by 600.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.