Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Vivo X Fold6

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 2,500,131); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 2500131
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2500131 3485039
Geekbench Single 2205 3228
Geekbench Multi 7192 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 229 g
Launch price $649 $1900
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2500131 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +28.3%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $1251. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $1251 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.