Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,554,897).
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Overall rating 69/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 224g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.