Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,554,897); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 229g).
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Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (97/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 15.8% in our overall performance rating.
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (97/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.