Honor 500 Smart vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 41/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5260); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 528,398); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 36 points higher (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor 500 Smart by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 36 points (77/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.