Honor Magic6 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The Honor Magic6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5450); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 2,379,245); the Honor Magic6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 229g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 2379245
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Honor Magic6 scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Honor Magic6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads Honor Magic6 by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Honor Magic6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic6 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic6 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.