Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 55/100 vs 33/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000).

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 22 points (55/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 22 points higher (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (50/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 Nubia Neo 5 Pro Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2554897
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 229 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
$649
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (48/100 vs 0/100).

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 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (50/100 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 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 22 points (55/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.