Honor 500 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $380 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-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 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Honor 500
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $649
- Better camera (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (84/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $380 | $649 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 500 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor 500 by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $269. Honor 500 is cheaper by $269.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (52/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (84/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.