RedMagic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
56.6Performance81
57.1Display60
51.5Camera47.3
75.1Battery62.1
86.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and features (+8). 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 RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 62
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 25 W
- 51% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 63% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,824 vs 7,097
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,995 vs 2,277
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 411 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,600 nits+63% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+4% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,064,672 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | 2,995+32%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | 10,824+53%Top 4% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 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@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+51% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 15.3 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 167 g+27% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.2 mm+19% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum 2 |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |