Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 69/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 11 points higher (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.