Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (88/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.