Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $749 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 572,788); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). 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). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100; 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 XZ2 Compact (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2870 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" 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 XZ2 Compact
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 589.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (93/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ2 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 XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.