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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 62
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 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 7192
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 163g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
  • 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 84/100). 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).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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 2205 2970
Geekbench Multi 7192 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
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
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +15.8%
3034849 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 15.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

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 84/100).

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.