Honor 9A vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 26/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 177,554); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor 9A by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (93/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.