Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $649 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 55/100 vs 37/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100).

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $662

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Lighter: 228g vs 229g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 18 points higher (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (15/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 2554897
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 229 g 228 g
Price $649 $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
$649
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $13. Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is cheaper by $13.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (48/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (15/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.