Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 2,554,897); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2554897 3207005
Geekbench Single 2205 3228
Geekbench Multi 7192 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 205 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100
2554897 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +20.3%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 20.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 84/100).

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

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