Honor Magic9 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, the Honor Magic9 scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2408665 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $589 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.