Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,554,897).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2554897 3593401
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" 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) 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 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 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 229 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +28.9%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (93/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.