Honor Play 40 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 40/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 515,647); the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $760 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (93/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.