Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 22/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Performance 2
Display 58
Camera 13
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 229g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 215
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 810
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 51 points higher (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).

Huawei Y9 (2018): The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y9 (2018) Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3289721
Geekbench Single 215 3041
Geekbench Multi 810 9494
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 2480x1116
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 32GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 170 g 229 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (80/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (52/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (72/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.