RedMagic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
56.6Performance66.1
57.1Display53.6
51.5Camera46.5
75.1Battery70.5
86.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: RedMagic 9S Pro scores 62.4 against 63.4 for Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE edges ahead in performance and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 71
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 19% higher Peak brightness: 1,900 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 16% lower weight: 193 g vs 229 g
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+4% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,900 nits+19% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+6% | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,535,201 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | 2,438+7%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | 8,035+13%Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+33% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 193 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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