Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 11S
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; estimated prices are $625 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-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); the Redmi Note 11S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 11S
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 11S, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $625 | $250 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 11S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 11S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 11S by 718.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $375. Redmi Note 11S is cheaper by $375.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 11S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 11S?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for everyday use.