Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 69/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,554,897); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6100 mAh

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 7192
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 14 points higher (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2554897 3001049
Geekbench Single 2205 2798
Geekbench Multi 7192 10104
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 229 g 213 g
Launch price $771
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +14.9%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.