Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 4,430,255); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Better camera (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 4430255
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $860 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Honor Magic8 Pro Air by 3.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (84/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.