Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G
Comparison between Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G and ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G, ahead on Design & display, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 8.5 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.8 | 8.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,800 mAh
- against 8,400 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.3
- against Bluetooth 6.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 5,000 nits
ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Weight
- 223 g
- against 233 g
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
- USB Version
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- against USB 3.2 Gen 1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 850 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 Pro |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 5.01 GHz | 5.01 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 5,522,833 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 4,327 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 12,873 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2 × 5.01 GHz Prime, 3 × 4.03 GHz Performance, and 3 × 3.74 GHz Performance | Octa-core (2×5.01 GHz Prime + 3×4.03 GHz Performance + 3×3.74 GHz Performance) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 0 GB |
Design
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Grey, Green | Black, Silver, Blue, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.55 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.96 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 163.03 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 223 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.1 % | 91.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K | IP68, IP69, IPX8, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 90 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 8,800 mAh Best value | 8,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 90 h 14 min |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 10,000 nits Best value | 5,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 6.85″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,216 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,688 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 464 ppi Best value | 431 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, NanoCrystal Shield, Giant Rhinoceros Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 4320Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 7i, 185Hz, Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen |
| Display colors | 1B colors | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 17 |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7/8, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.3 Best value | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2 | Infrared, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Magic9 Pro Max 5G | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, A2DP, LE, Cinematic-Grade Gun Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE |
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