Side-by-side technical data
vivo S9 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
Comparison between vivo S9 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S9, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 173 g
- against 218 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 733,600 | 557,056 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Turquoise | Black, Red, Neon, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 9.8 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan |
Battery
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 55 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.65″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | AMOLED, Gorilla Glass, 144Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 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 1800, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones | aptX, Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/384kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S9 | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2072A | NX659J |
