Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 26/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 230g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 4.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" 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 XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 801.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (93/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.