Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1295
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (58/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 31.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $546. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $546 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (58/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.