Honor 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Performance 28
Display 32
Camera 14
Battery 12
Portability 88
Value for money 0
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
What makes Honor 9 better?
  • Lighter: 155g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $830

  • Better portability (88/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 366515
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 403
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1147
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (88/100 vs 32/100).

Honor 9: The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 960 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 366515 3231636
Geekbench Single 403 3041
Geekbench Multi 1147 9494
Display 5.2" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3200 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 20 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 155 g 229 g
Launch price $400 $830
Camera comparison
Honor 9
  • Main: 20MP
  • Front: 8MP
14
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 9 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 9 HiSilicon Kirin 960
25/100
366515 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +88.7%
3231636 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Honor 9 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9
$400
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830

Launch price difference: $430. Honor 9 was $430 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (93/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (52/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (76/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (88/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.