Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,647,478); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 67W
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2647478
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2647478 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (99/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (85/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.