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; launch prices were $380 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-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 (4,678,468 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $649
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (99/100 vs 81/100). 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 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $269. Honor 500 was $269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (99/100 vs 81/100).
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 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Honor 500 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
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 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.