Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5450); the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,391 vs 1,825,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341391 vs 1825719
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 217g vs 228g
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (72/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5450 mAh
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 1825719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (72/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.