Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ3
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $660 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,005,248 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Sony Xperia XZ3
- Higher AnTuTu: 4005248 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 230g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ3, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 72/100, Sony Xperia XZ3 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Sony Xperia XZ3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4005248 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $899 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ3
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 6.0" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Sony Xperia XZ3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 572.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $239. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $239 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia XZ3 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ3?
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 XZ3?
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 XZ3?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a better fit for everyday use.