Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) 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 $1090 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,265,219); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1090
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 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 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
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. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.