Fairphone 6 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $565 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 55/100 vs 34/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4415); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 24
Design 58
Value for money 71
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $565 vs $649

  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 1027025
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4415 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 21 points higher (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (48/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (58/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).

Fairphone 6: The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 6 Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1027025 2554897
Geekbench Single 1162 2205
Geekbench Multi 3315 7192
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2484 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4415 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55
Dimensions 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 193 g 229 g
Price $565 $649
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2484
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
  • 4415 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 6 and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
34/100
1027025 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
55/100 +59.8%
2554897 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads Fairphone 6 by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 6
$565
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
$649

Price difference: $84. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $84.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 7/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (58/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 7/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.