Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 69/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 2,500,131).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 22 points (91/100 vs 69/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 229g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $950

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 2500131
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 22 points higher (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra 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 X300 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2500131 4247433
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2480x1116 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 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 IP69
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 229 g 230 g
Launch price $649 $950
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2500131 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +41.1%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 41.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $301. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $301 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (96/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 22 points (91/100 vs 69/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.