Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3300); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 467.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.