Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 69/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,554,897); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6511
- Lighter: 162g vs 229g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 5 points higher (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (89/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (89/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 5 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 S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.