Honor GT Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $485 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 61/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,720,028); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $649
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 22 points higher (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100; 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 Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 1720028 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $164. Honor GT Pro was $164 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users.