Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Realme GT 8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.