Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 47.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.