Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $649 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 63/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 72/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; 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 III (99/100 vs 63/100). 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 III (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 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 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 294.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (99/100 vs 63/100).
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 III (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (84/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
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 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
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 III is a better fit for active users.