Honor X5 (2023) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 163,723); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't; the Honor X5 (2023) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 230g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Honor X5 (2023) by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.