Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 69/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 1,781,240); the Vivo X90 Pro is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Vivo X90 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 1781240
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4870 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 214g vs 229g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 3 points higher (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 1781240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90 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 X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads Vivo X90 Pro by 43.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.