Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,409,744); the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (229g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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 TriFold

Performance 90
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 46

What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 229g vs 309g
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $2899

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2409744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2409744 2926532
Geekbench Single 2203 3013
Geekbench Multi 6511 9287
Display 6.8" AMOLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2480x1116 2160x1584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP48
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 229 g 309 g
Launch price $649 $2899

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

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

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

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

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

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

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2409744 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +17.7%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 17.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

$649

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

$2899

Launch price difference: $2250. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $2250 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 1 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 TriFold?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).

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

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