Honor Play 30 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor Play 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 38/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 477,542); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30 doesn't; the Honor Play 30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor Play 30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 230g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 42 points higher (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor Play 30 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 by 42 points (80/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Play 30 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.