Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; estimated prices are $860 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 7/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Cheaper: $860 vs $1000
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 70 points higher (77/100 vs 7/100). 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 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 583956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 769 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $860 | $1000 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy Note 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 686.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $140. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is cheaper by $140.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (47/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (92/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (48/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 70 points (77/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
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 Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a better fit for everyday use.