Honor Play 8T vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, 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 44/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 573,460); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't; the Honor Play 8T is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8T
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor Play 8T better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 573460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 573460 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8T and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor Play 8T by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (93/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (84/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8T or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T 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.