Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11S
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; estimated prices are $957 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 11S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi Note 11S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $957
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 11S, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi Note 11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $957 | $250 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 11S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 11S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi Note 11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Redmi Note 11S by 538.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $707. Redmi Note 11S is cheaper by $707.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (91/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (82/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 11S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi Note 11S?
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 Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for everyday use.