Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,500,131); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2500131
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1099 |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 17.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.