Honor Play11 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 44/100 vs 32/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 228g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 12 points higher (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1720028 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $649 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (29/100 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 8S Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (68/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Play11 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.