Honor X8a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 362,744); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Honor X8a
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Honor X8a | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor X8a by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X8a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (68/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.