Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,409,744); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.