Honor 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 9/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Honor 9
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 63 points higher (72/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $400 | — |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Honor 9 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (47/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (69/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 63 points (72/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.