Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S9
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $860 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 32/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9 better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $720 vs $860
- Better portability (76/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 49 points higher (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S9 — 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+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $720 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S9 by 693.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Samsung Galaxy S9 was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (93/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (93/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 by 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.