Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-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 S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 2,409,744); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10686 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 38.8% 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.