Honor Play vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 31/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 470,805); the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 50 points higher (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (79/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $760 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Honor Play by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (52/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (93/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (79/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.