Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate X5 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+
Comparison between Huawei Mate X5 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate X5, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 426 ppi
- against 400 ppi
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 7.85″
- against 6.8″
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,060 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 16 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.62 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 769,000 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.62 GHz Taishan Big, 3x 2.15 GHz Taishan Mid, and 4x 1.53 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, two 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, and two 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green, Gold | Black, Silver, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 11.1 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 141.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.9 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 245 g | 229 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy, Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IPX8 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,060 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 165 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 7.85″ Best value | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,224 px Best value | 1,116 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,496 px Best value | 2,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 426 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, OLED, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass 5, One Billion Colors |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.4″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA 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 B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output, Satellite Connectivity | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Mate X5 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ALT-AL10 | — |
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