Honor Magic V3 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5150); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 2,388,314).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Lighter: 226g vs 230g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $860 vs $1399
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 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 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100; 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 Magic V3 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 4716234 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $860 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S 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 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Honor Magic V3 by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $539. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ was $539 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (93/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.