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 $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-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 (3,289,721 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 $549
- Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 21 points higher (73/100 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 (72/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 30/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100; 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 and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (80/100 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 (72/100 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 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| 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 | $549 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- 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: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- 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 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Huawei nova 9 was $50 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 and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (80/100 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 (72/100 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 21 points (73/100 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 — 73/100.
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.