RedMagic 9S Pro vs vivo V40 Pro
56.6Performance40.6
57.1Display72.8
51.5Camera67.4
75.1Battery74.7
86.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro5 spec wins — vivo V40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: RedMagic 9S Pro scores 62.4 against 63.8 for vivo V40 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — vivo V40 Pro edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 41
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,097 vs 5,149
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,277 vs 1,830
- 18% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the vivo V40 Pro
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 67 vs 52
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 181% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 16% lower weight: 192 g vs 229 g
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 452 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 4,500 nits+181% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+4% | 89.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+24%Top 24% | 1,830Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+38%Top 22% | 5,149Top 36% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+18% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |