Side-by-side technical data
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Comparison between Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: 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 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,369,542
- against 1,519,358
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 12 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Display Diagonal
- 7.6″
- against 6.8″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,812 px
- against 1,116 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.4 GHz Best value | 3.36 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,369,542 Best value | 1,519,358 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 Best value | 1,943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 Best value | 5,121 |
| CPU Description | 1x3.4GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at approximately 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 24 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Transparent | Blue, Black, White, Grey, Gold, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 13.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 129.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 154.9 mm |
| Weight | 229 g Best value | 253 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX8, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 165 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 453:544 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,116 px | 1,812 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px Best value | 2,176 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,000 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Frameless, Foldable Display, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.2″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 14 | — |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 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 n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 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 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 | 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 Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-F946B, SM-F946B/DS, SM-F946U, SM-F946U1, SM-F946N, SM-F946W, SM-F9460 |
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