Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $770 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 55/100 vs 25/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 229g).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Lighter: 212g vs 229g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $649 vs $770
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 30 points higher (55/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $770 | $649 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $121. Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is cheaper by $121.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (48/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (35/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 30 points (55/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.