Honor Play10A vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor Play10A (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5260); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 358,608); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play10A doesn't; the Honor Play10A is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play10A
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor Play10A better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10A vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 30/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play10A (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play10A (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10A significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10A | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10A
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10A
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10A
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play10A and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor Play10A by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play10A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play10A (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play10A (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10A significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10A and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Play10A has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10A 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 Play10A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10A over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.