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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Nubia.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 16 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,600 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 400 ppi
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 3,582 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,343,754
- against 1,810,929
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.05 GHz Best value | 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,810,929 | 2,343,754 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,570 Best value | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,897 Best value | 7,325 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.05 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.42 GHz. | 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,898 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Natural Color, Titanium, Silver, Bronze | Black, Grey, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % Best value | 89 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,582 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 165 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 37 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px Best value | 1,116 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px Best value | 2,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 960 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DC Dimming, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 14 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Red Magic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,219 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1 | — |
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