Honor Magic5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor Magic5 (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; launch prices were $600 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $749
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 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 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor Magic5 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Honor Magic5 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Honor Magic5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.