Huawei nova 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 229g).
Huawei nova 9
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Lighter: 175g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $830
- Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 30/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (76/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3231636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $830 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Huawei nova 9 by 75.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $331. Huawei nova 9 was $331 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (76/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (76/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.