Honor X8a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 362,744); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Honor X8a
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8a | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3981427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 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 | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $660 |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor X8a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Honor X8a by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X8a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.