Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $830 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $830
- Better portability (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 32/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (79/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $400 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 291.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $430. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $430 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (76/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.