Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,554,897); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 229g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2554897 3942923
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 2780x1264
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 207 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +35.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknown
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.