Honor Play9A vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 193,858); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor Play9A by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.