Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3126402
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.