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 (2,995,695 vs 2,554,897); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Xiaomi 15 Pro
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: 2995695 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- 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 83/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 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
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 14.7% 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 Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
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 83/100).
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.