Honor Play 3e vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 19/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 177,554); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 230g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 58 points higher (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor Play 3e by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (93/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 58 points (77/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.