Honor X9 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 34 points higher (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7500 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor X9 5G by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G 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.