Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 20/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 57 points higher (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3580 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 1734.5% 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 XA2 Plus (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (71/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.