Honor Play 50 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 530,583); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 50 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 50 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor Play 50 Plus by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 50 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (93/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (71/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.