Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Tecno Pop 9
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-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 528,398); the Tecno Pop 9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Tecno Pop 9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Tecno Pop 9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Tecno Pop 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Tecno Pop 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Tecno Pop 9 by 785.4% 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 Pop 9 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Tecno Pop 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Tecno Pop 9 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Tecno Pop 9?
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 Tecno Pop 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.