Honor Magic V6 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,554,897); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 229g vs 236g
- Overall rating 69/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.