Honor X9a vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X9a (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (75/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Honor X9a by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor X9a (71/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (75/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.