Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 2,554,897); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 6511
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (72/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 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+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (72/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 2 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+?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.