Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 11 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; launch prices were $625 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 11 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 11 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 11 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 11 Pro — 40/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 Pro (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11 Pro (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 11 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 11 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 11 Pro by 718.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Redmi Note 11 Pro was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 Pro (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11 Pro (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 Pro by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 11 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.