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RedMagic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

RedMagic 9S Pro

REDMAGIC

RedMagic 9S Pro

$649

62.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
64.6Inno Score
56.6Performance75.8
57.1Display58.4
51.5Camera55.7
75.1Battery47.9
86.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) 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 battery score: 75 vs 48
  • 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 220% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 25 W
  • 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
  • 48% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $649 vs $2,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

  • Stronger performance score: 76 vs 57
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 52
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 63% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,600 nits

Display

Display comparison: RedMagic 9S Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SpecRedMagic 9S ProSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Screen size6.8 ″8 ″+18%
Panel typeAMOLEDFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1116x24801968x2184
Pixel density400 ppi+9%368 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits2,600 nits+63%
Screen-to-body93.7 %+3%90.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: RedMagic 9S Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SpecRedMagic 9S ProSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading VersionSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu—2,250,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,277Top 24%2,950+30%Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,097Top 22%9,300+31%Top 12%
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: RedMagic 9S Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SpecRedMagic 9S ProSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperture—f/1.7
Ultra-wide50 MP+317%12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+60%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: RedMagic 9S Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SpecRedMagic 9S ProSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Capacity6,500 mAh+48%4,400 mAh
Wired charging80 W+220%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance—10 h

Design

Design comparison: RedMagic 9S Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SpecRedMagic 9S ProSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Weight229 g215 g+6%
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
IP rating—IP48
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: RedMagic 9S Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SpecRedMagic 9S ProSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: RedMagic 9S Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SpecRedMagic 9S ProSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
OS at launchAndroid 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge—7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: RedMagic 9S Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
SpecRedMagic 9S ProSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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