Honor Magic9 vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-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 1,720,028); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 228g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 35/100). 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 8S Pro (99/100 vs 75/100). 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 8S Pro (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1720028 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2480x1116 | |
| 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 | 8 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 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 149.3% 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 8S Pro (99/100 vs 75/100).
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 8S Pro (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro is a better fit for active users.