Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $649 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 2,500,131).

The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh

  • Overall rating 55/100
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 2500131
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 7192
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $511 vs $649

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (31/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2500131 3014660
Geekbench Single 2205 3050
Geekbench Multi 7192 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 229 g 215 g
Price $649 $511
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
55/100
2500131 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +17.1%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 17.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Price difference: $138. Redmi K80 Pro is cheaper by $138.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (31/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro 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 Redmi K80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.