Honor Magic9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 4,013,168); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 4013168
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (48/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 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 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (48/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
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 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.