Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Vivo X300s

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $649 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,554,897).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $723

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 217g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (90/100 vs 50/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2554897 3703823
Geekbench Single 2205 3228
Geekbench Multi 7192 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 217 g
Price $649 $723
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +31.0%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
$649
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $74. Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is cheaper by $74.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (90/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Vivo X300s?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Vivo X300s?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.