Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic vs Nokia 9 PureView
Comparison between ZTE nubia RedMagic and Nokia 9 PureView: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,800 mAh
- against 3,320 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
Nokia 9 PureView, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 538 ppi
- against 402 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 185 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 9.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 288,473 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x2.35 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo cores | Octa-core: 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 155 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.5 % | 79.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh Best value | 3,320 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 10 W |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | pOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.99″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,880 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 538 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | ANT+, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.31 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.86 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.86 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,024 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio | aptX, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | 9 PureView |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX609J | TA-1094, A-1087, TA-1082 |
