Honor X8 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor X8 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 32/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 477,542); the Honor X8 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor X8 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 230g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 48 points higher (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (52/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor X8 5G by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (52/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G by 48 points (80/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor X8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.