Honor 9N vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor 9N (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 — 81/100 vs 20/100 (a 61-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 9N doesn't; the Honor 9N is noticeably lighter (152g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9N
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor 9N 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 (88/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9N vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 61 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9N significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9N | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| 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 | — | 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 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 9N
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9N
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (93/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (88/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9N significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9N or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9N by 61 points (81/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9N and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 9N has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9N 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 9N 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 9N 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.