Honor Play 9A vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 229g).
Honor Play 9A
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Lighter: 185g vs 229g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (57/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $549 |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 9A and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Honor Play 9A by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (57/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.