Honor X5b Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 29/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 193,858); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b Plus doesn't; the Honor X5b Plus is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor X5b Plus better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 230g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 48 points higher (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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 X5b Plus (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b Plus
- 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 X5b Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor X5b Plus by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus by 48 points (77/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor X5b Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b Plus 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 X5b Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.