Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $649 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 47/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $649
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 33 points higher (80/100 vs 47/100). 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). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| 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 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 467.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 33 points (80/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.