Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Realme 9 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 9 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 569,913); the Realme 9 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Realme 9 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme 9 5G better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Realme 9 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Realme 9 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 9 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Realme 9 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Realme 9 5G by 727.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (93/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Realme 9 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Realme 9 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme 9 5G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Realme 9 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Realme 9 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Realme 9 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.