Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 80/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 4,678,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 4678468
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.