Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,176,468 vs 2,500,131); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Overall rating 69/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3176468 vs 2500131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | 3176468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $899 |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.