Honor Play9A vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 27/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 195,539); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 229g).
Honor Play9A
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 229g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $549 |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Play9A and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Honor Play9A by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (80/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A 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 Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.