RedMagic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
56.6Performance82.4
57.1Display66
51.5Camera47.3
75.1Battery71.7
86.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+9). 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 72
- 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 $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 63% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 7,097
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 516 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,600 nits+63% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+3% | 90.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | 3,393+49%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | 11,515+62%Top 2% |
| 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+33% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.3 mm+18% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| 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 |
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