Huawei nova 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 52/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 9
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $860
- Better portability (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 29 points higher (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 30/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100; 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $860 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei nova 9 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $361. Huawei nova 9 was $361 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (93/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 29 points (81/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.