Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 7/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 65 points higher (72/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 583956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 769 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $1000 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy Note 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 575.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (47/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (69/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (48/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 65 points (72/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a better fit for everyday use.