Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 247.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (71/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.