Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 26/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 230g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 54 points higher (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (69/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 4.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 908.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (93/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (69/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 54 points (80/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a better fit for everyday use.