Honor 9i vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 223g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 63 points higher (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (93/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (97/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 63 points (83/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i 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.