Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (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 $625 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,409,744); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $649
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $24. Honor Magic8 was $24 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 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.