Honor Play 80 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 46/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,117,238 vs 617,626); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $660
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4117238 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 34 points higher (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 48/100). 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 (86/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4117238 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 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 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $460. Honor Play 80 Pro was $460 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro 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 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro 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.