RedMagic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22
56.6Performance41.4
57.1Display49.4
51.5Camera46.9
75.1Battery34.1
86.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and performance (+15). Samsung Galaxy S22 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- 27% lower weight: 168 g vs 229 g
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 425 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+23% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,100,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+42%Top 24% | 1,600Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+71%Top 22% | 4,150Top 46% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+76% | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g+27% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |