Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 68/100 (a 10-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 Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 2,409,744); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

Performance 82
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 64

What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $2199

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2409744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 10 points higher (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (67/100 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 Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (66/100 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 Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2409744 3453998
Geekbench Single 2203 3639
Geekbench Multi 6511 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2480x1116 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 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 —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP48
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm —
Weight 229 g 215 g
Launch price $649 $2199

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2409744 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
78/100 +30.2%
3453998 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 30.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

$649

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

$2199

Launch price difference: $1550. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $1550 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (67/100 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 Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (66/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.