Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.