Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 11 SE (India)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 535,127); the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 11 SE (India)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Note 11 SE (India) better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 11 SE (India), the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 11 SE (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 11 SE (India)
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11 SE (India)
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 11 SE (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 11 SE (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 11 SE (India) by 654.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 11 SE (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11 SE (India)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 11 SE (India)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 11 SE (India) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11 SE (India)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11 SE (India)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 11 SE (India)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.