Honor X9e Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8400); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8400 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9e Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Honor X9e Pro by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (97/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9e Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9e Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9e Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.