Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Comparison between ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia RedMagic 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?
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 400 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 229 g
- against 253 g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM
- Display Diagonal
- 7.6″
- against 6.8″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 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 | 1,000 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,519,358 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 5,121 |
| CPU Description | 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. | 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 |
| RAM Capacity | 24 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, White | 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 | 89.1 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame, RGB Light Strip | IPX8, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 165 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | 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 | nubia RedMagic 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 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, One Billion Colors, 120Hz | 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 | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 14 | — |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output | 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 |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | 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 | nubia RedMagic 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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