Honor 9i vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 230g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 57 points higher (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (87/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (93/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (87/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.