Honor Play 8A vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 22/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 58 points higher (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 19/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor Play 8A by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (93/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 58 points (80/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A 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 8A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A 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.