Honor 8S vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 19/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 155,362); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 230g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 61 points higher (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Honor 8S by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (93/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 61 points (80/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.