Honor Play9C vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 35/100 (a 38-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 513,809); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Honor Play9C
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 38 points higher (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 41/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (60/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $549 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 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 Play9C and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Honor Play9C by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 38 points (73/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C 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 Play9C or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.