Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) 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 $1090 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1090
- Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, 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 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $441. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $441 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design 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.