Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Realme 9i
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. 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 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 421,228); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Realme 9i
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Realme 9i, 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 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9i (47/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Realme 9i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 75 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Realme 9i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Realme 9i by 948.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9i (47/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (82/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme 9i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 54 points (77/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Realme 9i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme 9i — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme 9i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Realme 9i?
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 9i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.