Honor X8a vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 — 81/100 vs 39/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $860 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Honor X8a by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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, budget-conscious buyers.