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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
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).
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
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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.