Honor Play9A vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 27/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 193,858); the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 230g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (55/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $860 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 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+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Honor Play9A by 95.9% 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+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (55/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.