Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) 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 $749 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 37/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1000
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 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 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 40 points higher (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, 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 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" 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 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1000 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S 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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy Note 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 564.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (71/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 40 points (77/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.