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+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 2,554,897).

The Redmi K80 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money —

Redmi K80 Ultra

Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 80

What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?


  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)

What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra 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 Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 2554897 2874956
Geekbench Single 2203 2729
Geekbench Multi 6511 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
Launch price — $350

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
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
69/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 +11.1%
2874956 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

Price unknown

Redmi K80 Ultra

$350

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (86/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

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 4 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 69/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

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 (52/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 83/100).

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 gamers and power users. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.