Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Sony Xperia XZ3

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $860 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
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 XZ3
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 47
Value for money 0
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $860 vs $899

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (93/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ3 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 230g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia XZ3, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100, Sony Xperia XZ3 — 0/100; 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 XZ3 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (47/100 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 XZ3: The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Sony Xperia XZ3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 4592636 595284
Geekbench Single 3640 563
Geekbench Multi 11033 2006
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" P-OLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1440x2880
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 120W 18W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 19 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0
NFC yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm
Weight 230 g 193 g
Launch price $860 $899
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Sony Xperia XZ3
  • Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia XZ3
  • 6.0" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x2880
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery
Sony Xperia XZ3
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Sony Xperia XZ3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
4592636 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia XZ3 Snapdragon 845
34/100 -671.5%
595284 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 671.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
Sony Xperia XZ3
$899

Launch price difference: $39. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ was $39 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (99/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (52/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (47/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ3?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Sony Xperia XZ3?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XZ3 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ3?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ3?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Sony Xperia XZ3?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a better fit for everyday use.