Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 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 Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (91/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.