Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $660 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 36/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S9+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 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
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $840
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 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 vs the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 44 points higher (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 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 (86/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 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 S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 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 | 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 | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 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 | $660 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 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
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S9+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 575.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (86/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 44 points (80/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
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 S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.