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 $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-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 (3,289,721 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 229g).
Honor 9
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Lighter: 155g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $549
- Better portability (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 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: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 48 points higher (73/100 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 (72/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100; 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 (80/100 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 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (88/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| 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 | $549 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Honor 9 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Honor 9 was $149 cheaper at launch.
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 (80/100 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 (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (88/100 vs 32/100).
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 48 points (73/100 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 — 73/100.
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.