Honor 9X Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor 9X Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 565,851); the Honor 9X Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor 9X Pro better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X Pro
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor 9X Pro by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (88/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 9X Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro 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.