Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Sony Xperia E5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Sony Xperia E5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
- Lighter: 147g vs 230g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia E5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (81/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Sony Xperia E5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MT6735 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 1.5GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 147 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (93/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (81/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia E5 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.