Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $649 and $799. 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 3180); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Sony Xperia XZ2
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3180 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ2, 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 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 72/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 — 0/100; 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 XZ2 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Sony Xperia XZ2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3180 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 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 | 153.0×72.0×11.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ2
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 3180 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Sony Xperia XZ2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ2 by 642.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ2?
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 XZ2?
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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XZ2 is a better fit for everyday use.