Honor Magic5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 69/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $760
- Better portability (62/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (62/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Honor Magic5 by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Honor Magic5 was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (93/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (62/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.