Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 11S
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 493,222); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 179g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 11S
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 179g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 11S, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (100/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 11S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 11S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 11S by 798.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 11S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for everyday use.