Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,409,744); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Realme GT 8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $649
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Realme GT 8 — 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Realme GT 8 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.