Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $860 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $860
- Better portability (76/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 10 VIII, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 22/100; 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+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1509 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Sony Xperia 10 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 461.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $211. Sony Xperia 10 VIII was $211 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (93/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.