ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro is a capable upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, backed by a large 6,500 mAh battery for multi-day use (2023).
2023 · Upper-mid-range · Android 14ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 6,500 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓Flagship-grade Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) — handles any app or game
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Sharp 400 PPI screen
✓6.8" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗Heavy at 229g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
OS
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9
RAM
12GB | 16GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
400 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 1B colors (China only), 120Hz, 1600 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Main Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
6,500 mAh
Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day
Weight
229g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Sleet (Black), Snowfall (Silver), Cyclone (Transparent Black)
