Honor 9C vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 32/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 343,622); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 51 points higher (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 9C (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Honor 9C by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 9C (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (97/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 51 points (83/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.