Honor Play9C vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 — 80/100 vs 35/100 (a 45-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 (4,678,468 vs 513,809); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 45 points higher (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 41/100). 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 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor Play9C by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 45 points (80/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C 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 Play9C or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C 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.