Honor X9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 42/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 35 points higher (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X9 (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor X9 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (93/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X9 (71/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 35 points (77/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.