Honor Magic9 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,288,382).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4288382
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 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, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Magic9 by 17.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.