Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor Play11
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play11 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $1090 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 593,849); the Honor Play11 is noticeably lighter (216g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor Play11
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor Play11 better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1090
- Better portability (47/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor Play11, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Honor Play11 — 50/100; 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (47/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor Play11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.9" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 720x1592 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1020 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play11
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor Play11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor Play11 by 565.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $870. Honor Play11 was $870 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (92/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (47/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Play11 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.