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; estimated prices are $649 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 6/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $840
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 71 points higher (77/100 vs 6/100). 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 (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 583956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 769 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $649 | $840 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 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 S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
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 656.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $191. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $191.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (47/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (82/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 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 52/100).
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 71 points (77/100 vs 6/100).
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 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 6/100.
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 (47/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a better fit for everyday use.