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Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Z9 vs ZTE Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 9.8 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.1 | 9.1 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Z9, if you care about…
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 230 g
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 2,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 4 GB
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against eMMC 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | — |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 68.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 147.4 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 230 g |
| Usable Surface | 74 % | 95.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,900 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 80 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.89:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 6.85″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,216 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,688 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 431 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 3,000 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 898 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Armor, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
| Integrated Projector | 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 Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.2 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.2 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual 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 B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | nubia Z9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
