Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,554,897).
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better portability (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 15.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.