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 — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-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 (4,416,758 vs 362,744); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Honor X8a
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8a | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 7500 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | — | $649 |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X8a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (82/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
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 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.
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 (47/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.