Honor 500 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $380 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 59/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Honor 500
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $760
- Better camera (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 19 points higher (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 500 (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (84/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4372440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $380 | $760 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 500 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Honor 500 by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $380. Honor 500 is cheaper by $380.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 500 (92/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (52/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (84/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.