Honor 9C vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 32/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 343,622); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 230g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 48 points higher (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9C (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (72/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor 9C by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9C (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (72/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 48 points (80/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.