Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.