Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,950,082); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3950082
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Honor Magic8 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
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 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.