Honor Play11 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 5G
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 5G scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 976177 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $579 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (68/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.