Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 II
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $860 and $949. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $860 vs $949
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 II, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100, Sony Xperia 5 II — 8/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (81/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 986701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 21W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $949 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 365.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $89. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ was $89 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (93/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 5 II — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 5 II?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 II is a better fit for active users.