Honor 9S vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 18/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 177,554); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 229g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 58 points higher (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (79/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3543672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $830 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Honor 9S by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (76/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (79/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 58 points (76/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.