Honor 9X (China) vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 565,851); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (47/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor 9X (China) by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (71/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (47/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.