Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $649 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $969
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100; 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 OnePlus 9 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (53/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 122 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $969 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 294.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (53/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.