Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Realme 9 Pro Plus

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 23/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 54 points (77/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 51
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 54 points higher (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Realme 9 Pro Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 4592636
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 33W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Weight 230 g
Price $860
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (47/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (50/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 54 points (77/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.