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; estimated prices are $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-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 2,500,131).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Cheaper: $649 vs $799
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2500131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $649 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
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 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (74/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (86/100 vs 63/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
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 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
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 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
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 (74/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
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 everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.