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 $649 and $949. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 47/100 (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 (4,678,468 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Sony Xperia 5 II
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $949
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 II, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 33 points higher (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 59/100). 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 (84/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia 5 II — 6/100; 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 5 II (99/100 vs 59/100). 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 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Sony Xperia 5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 986701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $949 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 374.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 59/100).
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 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 (80/100 vs 47/100).
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 80/100, the Sony Xperia 5 II — 47/100.
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 59/100).
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.