Honor X9 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 46/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Honor X9 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 26 points higher (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Honor X9 5G by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (68/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.