Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 22/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 230g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 58 points higher (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 58 points (80/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.