Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 230g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (82/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 1883.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (52/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (82/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.