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 81/100 (a 15-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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 4301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 12490
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- 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 15 points higher (96/100 vs 81/100). 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 Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
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 | 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 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: 80W
- 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 Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
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 15 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 — 81/100.
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.