Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 31/100 (a 49-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 16 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 230g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 49 points higher (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (82/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 2249.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (52/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (82/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 49 points (80/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.