Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor Magic8 (2025) 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 $625 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Honor Magic8 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 23.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor Magic8 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.