Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 226g vs 229g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 23.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (96/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.