Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 93
Portability 29
Value for money 76

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Performance 68
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (93/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 230g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 29/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (66/100 vs 29/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 4716234 1320406
Geekbench Single 3639 1662
Geekbench Multi 11047 4188
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1644x3840
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 30W
Wireless charging 80W —
DXOMark (camera) — 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
NFC — yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions — 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 230 g 185 g
Launch price $860 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
4716234 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
65/100 -257.2%
1320406 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 257.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

$860

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (99/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (93/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (66/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.