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).
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Lighter: 170g vs 229g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.