Honor 90 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $749
- Better camera (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 90 (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (71/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor 90 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Honor 90 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 90 (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (71/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.