Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 17/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 180,440); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
- Lighter: 154g vs 230g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 60 points higher (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2620 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 154 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 2089.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (93/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.