Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $760 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 37/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1000
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 44 points higher (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (50/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $1000 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy Note 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 614.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (50/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.