Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 83/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 5,195,978).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 5195978
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 4301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 12490
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 94/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 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 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.