Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 276.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 68/100).
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 Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
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 IV is a better fit for active users.