RedMagic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
56.6Performance54.3
57.1Display59.7
51.5Camera69.9
75.1Battery62.8
86.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: RedMagic 9S Pro scores 62.4 against 62.7 for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 52
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 25% higher Pixel density: 501 ppi vs 400 ppi
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3088 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 501 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,750 nits+9% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+4% | 89.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,684,869Bottom 43% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 551,848Bottom 46% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 416,863Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 279,637Bottom 45% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 436,521Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+14%Top 23% | 2,000Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+31%Top 22% | 5,400Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g+2% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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