Honor 70 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 55/100 vs 38/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 229g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 17 points higher (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (77/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2554897
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 178 g 229 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
$649
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (48/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 70 (63/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (77/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.