Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5450); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 230g
- Better camera (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 40.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (72/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Honor Magic5 Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.