Honor Magic V3 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Lighter: 226g vs 230g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $1399
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Magic V3 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Honor Magic V3 by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $739. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $739 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.