Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,500,131).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Overall rating 69/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2500131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $649
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $499 |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 34.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15T was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.