Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $899 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5850); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 3,147,042); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3147042
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $649 vs $899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (97/100 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 11S Pro (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (65/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 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 | $649 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (97/100 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 11S Pro (91/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (65/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
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 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
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 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.