Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 72/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5850); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,147,042); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 80
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 80
Design 51
Value for money 48
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 69
Design 12
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 230g

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3147042
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5850 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 10 points higher (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Honor Magic8 Pro: The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3147042 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 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, Redmagic OS 11
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 199 g 230 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
80
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100
3147042 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +20.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (91/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (51/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 80/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.