Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; estimated prices are $649 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 55/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 2,554,897).

The Redmi K80 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $649

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 5 points higher (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (26/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 2554897 2876004
Geekbench Single 2205 2729
Geekbench Multi 7192 8430
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 219 g
Price $649 $350
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
55/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100 +11.2%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
$649
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Price difference: $299. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (47/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (26/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.