Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 24/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Sony Xperia XZ
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 230g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 56 points higher (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Sony Xperia XZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 2900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Sony Xperia XZ, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ by 1222.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 56 points (80/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia XZ — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XZ is a better fit for everyday use.