Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ3

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $649 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3330); 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 XZ3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 84
Portability 31
Value for money 72
Sony Xperia XZ3
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 47
Value for money 0
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 595284
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899

  • 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 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ3 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 230g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Sony Xperia XZ3, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). 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 — 72/100, Sony Xperia XZ3 — 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 XZ3 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia XZ3: The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Sony Xperia XZ3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 4416758 595284
Geekbench Single 3640 563
Geekbench Multi 11033 2006
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" P-OLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1440x2880
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 3330 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 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm
Weight 230 g 193 g
Launch price $649 $899
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Sony Xperia XZ3
  • Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Sony Xperia XZ3
  • 6.0" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x2880
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Sony Xperia XZ3
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Sony Xperia XZ3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100
4416758 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia XZ3 Snapdragon 845
34/100 -642.0%
595284 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 642.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Sony Xperia XZ3
$899

Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (99/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (93/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (52/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (84/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ3?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Sony Xperia XZ3?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia XZ3 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Sony Xperia XZ3?

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 XZ3?

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 XZ3?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a better fit for everyday use.