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Honor Magic V3 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro

Honor Magic V3 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Honor Magic V3

5.8/10

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ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro

5.8/10

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Best for

  • PhotographyZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro
  • GamingZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro
  • Battery lifeZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro
  • Keeping it for yearsHonor Magic V3
  • Watching videosEither - too close to call
  • Light and compactHonor Magic V3

Head to head

  • Performance
    8.0
    8.0
  • Gaming
    7.0
    7.1
  • Battery life
    2.5
    4.7

    ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro should last longer: 6,500 mAh against 5,150 mAh, on a 4 nm chip against 4 nm.

  • Display
    6.0
    5.1

    Honor Magic V3 has the better screen: Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel.

  • Camera
    6.5
    7.6

    ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro has the better camera: 50 MP with optical stabilisation against 50 MP.

  • Durability
    4.3
    6.3

    ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, glass back against Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back, aluminum frame.

  • Longevity
    8.5
    3.5

    Honor Magic V3 should get software updates for about 4.8 more years, against about 0 for ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro.

  • Storage
    5.6
    5.6
  • Connectivity
    5.5
    5.4
  • Size and weight
    3.6
    0.6

    Honor Magic V3 is lighter: 226 g against 229 g.

  • Extras
    5.5
    7.2

    ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro has a headphone jack; Honor Magic V3 does not.

All specifications
Honor Magic V3
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro
General
Brand
–
GT
Condition
Available. Released 2024, July 19
Available. Released 2024, July 09
Model
FCP-AN10, FCP-N49
–
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, MagicOS 9
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Release Year
2024
2024
Performance
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 750
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Processor
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Display
Brightness
1800 nits
1600 nits
Display Type
Foldable LTPO AMOLED
AMOLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Resolution
2156 x 2344 pixels (~402 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels
Screen Protection
King Kong Rhinoceros
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen Size
7.92 in
6.8 in
Camera
Front Camera
20 MP
16 MP
Number of Cameras
1
1
Optical Image Stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Triple 50 MP
Triple 50 MP
Video Resolution
4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Battery and power
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
6500 mAh
Charging Port
66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wired
80W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 35 min
Charging Wattage
66 W
80 W
Wireless Charging
No
No
Memory
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
Expandable Storage
No
No
Storage Capacity
256 GB
256 GB
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66
5G Bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 65, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC
5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes (market/region dependent)
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
Yes
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
Build and size
Build
Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, glass back
Dimensions
7.92 inches, 201.6 cm 2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
6.8 inches, 111.6 cm 2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio)
IP Rating
IPX8
–
Thickness
4.35 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
226 g
229 g
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

Honor Magic V3 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Honor Magic V3 wins on display, longevity, plus size and weight; ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro wins on battery life, camera, durability and extras.

Which has the better battery life, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro should last longer: 6,500 mAh against 5,150 mAh, on a 4 nm chip against 4 nm.

Which has the better screen, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

Honor Magic V3 has the better screen: Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel.

Which has the better camera, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro has the better camera: 50 MP with optical stabilisation against 50 MP.

Which is tougher, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, glass back against Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back, aluminum frame.

Which will last more years, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

Honor Magic V3 should get software updates for about 4.8 more years, against about 0 for ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro.

Which is lighter, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

Honor Magic V3 is lighter: 226 g against 229 g.

Which has more extras, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro has a headphone jack; Honor Magic V3 does not.

Which is better for photography, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro scores higher for photography.

Which is better for gaming, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro scores higher for gaming.

Which is better for battery life, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro scores higher for battery life.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Honor Magic V3 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro?

Honor Magic V3 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.

Honor Magic V3 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro: which is better? - Mutape