Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 93
Portability 29
Value for money 74
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Performance 2
Display 40
Camera 18
Battery 12
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 798
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (93/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 230g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (65/100 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.
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra: The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Helio P20
AnTuTu 4592636
Geekbench Single 3640 186
Geekbench Multi 11033 798
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x1920
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 2700 mAh
Charging 120W 10W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 7.0
NFC yes
Dimensions 165.0×79.0×8.1 mm
Weight 230 g 188 g
Launch price $860
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
18
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
40
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
  • 2700 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (99/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (93/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (93/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (65/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.