Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S9+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3500 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S9+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 564.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (71/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.