Honor X9 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 46/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Performance 46
Display 65
Camera 31
Battery 49
Portability 64
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 72
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 230g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 34 points higher (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).

Honor X9 5G: The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9 5G Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3981427
Geekbench Single 905 3640
Geekbench Multi 2003 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 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 IPX8
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 189 g 230 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +85.1%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Honor X9 5G by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9 5G
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (93/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (86/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.