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; estimated prices are $860 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-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 (4,592,636 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $860 vs $1000
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $860 | $1000 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 247.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $140. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is cheaper by $140.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (68/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
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 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 47/100).
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 (97/100 vs 19/100).
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. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.