nubia Z70S Ultra vs RedMagic 9S Pro
78.4Performance56.6
68.2Display57.1
61.1Camera51.5
76.1Battery75.1
86.7Features86.7
11 spec wins — nubia Z70S Ultra1 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
nubia Z70S Ultra wins this phone face-off, 73.3 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and display (+11). RedMagic 9S Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Z70S Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 52
- 50% higher RAM (max): 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,952 vs 2,277
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $779
Display
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+1% | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1116x2480 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi+8% | 400 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+25% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 %+2% | 93.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+30%Top 16% | 2,277Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,952+26%Top 14% | 7,097Top 22% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAh+2% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+3% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nebula AIOS 1.5) | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |