Honor Magic9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 4,288,382); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 4288382
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Honor Magic9 scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (48/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 4716234 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $860 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Honor Magic9 by 9.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (48/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.