Honor Play9A vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 27/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 193,858); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Play9A by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.