Honor Magic5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $600 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 49/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,754,213); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Honor Magic5
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $600 vs $860
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (68/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $600 | $860 |
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic5 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Honor Magic5 by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $260. Honor Magic5 is cheaper by $260.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (92/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (53/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.