Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $830 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 37/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $1000
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 229g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 39 points higher (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (50/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 583956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 769 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $1000 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy Note 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 453.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $170. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ was $170 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (76/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 39 points (76/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a better fit for everyday use.