Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 68/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,995,695 vs 2,409,744); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $771
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 15 points higher (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $122. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $122 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.