Honor Magic9 Super vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,681,314).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1681314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 80W
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1681314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 165W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Redmagic OS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ by 155.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (91/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.