Honor 9N vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor 9N (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9N doesn't; the Honor 9N is noticeably lighter (152g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9N
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor 9N better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 230g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9N vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 60 points higher (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9N significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9N | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4678468 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| 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 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 | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9N
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9N
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9N
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9N
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (93/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9N significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9N or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9N and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 9N has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9N or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9N or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9N 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.