Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 23.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.