Honor X9b vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor X9b by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b 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.