Honor Magic V5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5820); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 230g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Honor Magic V5 scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Honor Magic V5 by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (80/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.