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 $649 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 32/100 (a 48-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 (4,678,468 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: 4678468 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
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $720
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9 better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 48 points higher (80/100 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 (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, 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 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 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 | 80W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $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: 80W
- 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 687.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $71 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 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
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 48 points (80/100 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 80/100, 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.