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Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S24
Comparison between Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S24: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nubia and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,343,754
- against 1,935,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Samsung Galaxy S24, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 1,600 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 416 ppi
- against 400 ppi
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 228 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Xclipse 940 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.39 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,343,754 Best value | 1,935,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 Best value | 2,193 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 Best value | 6,920 |
| CPU Description | 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core Snapdragon configuration or deca-core Exynos configuration, depending on region. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,183 |
Design
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Transparent | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 147 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 165 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 41 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,116 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 416 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 960 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DC Dimming, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 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 n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.87 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.35 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 909 € |
| Model numbers | — | SM-S921B, SM-S921B/DS, SM-S921U, SM-S921U1, SM-S921W, SM-S921N, SM-S9210, SM-S921E, SM-S921E/DS |
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