Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 11E
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 11E (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 515,647); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 11E doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 11E
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi Note 11E better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 11E, the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11E (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11E (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11E (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11E (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 11E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 11E
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11E
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 11E
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 11E, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 11E by 683.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 11E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11E (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11E (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11E (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11E (85/100 vs 43/100).
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 Redmi Note 11E?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11E by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 11E?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 11E — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11E?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11E?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 11E?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.