Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $660 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $660
- Better portability (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.