Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Vivo X200 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $889. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X200 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,092,340 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Vivo X200 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $889
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X200 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3092340 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10095 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100; 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 X200 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Vivo X200 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3092340 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 167 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $889 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Vivo X200 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X200 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.