Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,500,131); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2500131
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Lighter: 199g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (76/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2500131 3119308
Geekbench Single 2205 3041
Geekbench Multi 7192 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2480x1116 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 229 g 199 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2500131 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +19.8%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (66/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (76/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 2 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 Z Fold Wide?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.