Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $649 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 572,788); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 11.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3540 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 0/100; 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 XZ2 Premium (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3840x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3540 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Main: 19MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 3540 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 716.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.