Honor 9S vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 18/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 177,554); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 62 points higher (80/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Honor 9S by 95.6% 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 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 62 points (80/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.