Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 2,500,131).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Overall rating 69/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 2500131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 226g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 30.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.