Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 7
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 58/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,384,444).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 7
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 7, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (94/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1384444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 299.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (94/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 38 points (96/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 7?
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 7 is a better fit for active users.