Honor Play9C vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 — 83/100 vs 35/100 (a 48-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 (5,195,978 vs 513,809); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 48 points higher (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 41/100). 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 (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Honor Play9C by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (97/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 48 points (83/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C 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 Play9C or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C 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.