Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $649 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,409,744); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1639
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 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 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $990. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $990 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (85/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.