Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.