Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+
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NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ is the gaming pick: it combines the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 144Hz display, and a 7,500mAh battery. The RedMagic 9S Pro+ is more complete for connectivity, while the 8S Pro+ makes sense only if it costs less.
The 11S Pro+ leads on the display: 1,800 nits versus 1,300 nits on the 8S Pro+ and 1,600 nits on the 9S Pro+, plus 144Hz versus 120Hz on both others. It also has 1,216 × 2,688 pixels, while the other two reach 1,116 × 2,480 pixels. For performance, its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and UFS 4.1 lead the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with UFS 4.0 in the 8S Pro+ and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with UFS 4.0 in the 9S Pro+.
The battery again favors the 11S Pro+: 7,500mAh versus 5,000mAh and 5,500mAh, although the 8S Pro+ and 9S Pro+ charge at 165W versus 120W on the 11S Pro+. For the ultrawide camera, the 11S Pro+ and 9S Pro+ both have 50MP, versus 8MP on the 8S Pro+; the 9S Pro+ has the larger 1/2.76-inch sensor, compared with 1/2.88-inch and 1/4-inch. The 9S Pro+ leads connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 2, ahead of USB 3.2 and USB 3.1.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ is the better gaming buy, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 144Hz display, and a 7,500mAh battery.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ is the better buy for connectivity, with USB 3.2 Gen 2.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.9 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 9.3 | 6.4 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh · 5,500 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz · 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,800 nits
- against 1,300 nits · 1,600 nits
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+, if you care about…
- USB Version
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- against USB 3.2 · USB 3.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz Best value | 3.36 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and two 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB Best value | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver | Black, Silver, Multicolor | Black, Silver, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 76.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 164 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 230 g | 230 g | 229 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 89.1 % | 89.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IPX8 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame, RGB Light Strip |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W | 165 W Best value | 165 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value | Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — | — |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits Best value | 1,300 nits | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ Best value | 6.8″ | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px Best value | 1,116 px | 1,116 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,688 px Best value | 2,480 px | 2,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 431 ppi Best value | 400 ppi | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — | — |
| Display Features | One Billion Colors, 2,592Hz PWM | Gorilla Glass 5, One Billion Colors | Gorilla Glass 5, One Billion Colors, 120Hz |
| Integrated Projector | No | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 13 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n6, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n65, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 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 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Best value | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — | — |
| UPC | — | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — | — |
| MPN | — | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — | — |
Features
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 8S Pro+ | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — | — |
