Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme 9 5G Speed
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 50/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 783,606); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Realme 9 5G Speed
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 30 points higher (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Realme 9 5G Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Realme 9 5G Speed, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 497.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 5G Speed
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (93/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (84/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.