RedMagic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
56.6Performance79.1
57.1Display69.1
51.5Camera73.2
75.1Battery79
86.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro9 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and camera (+22). 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 features score: 87 vs 79
- 20% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 75
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,600 nits
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 522 ppi+31% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,200 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+4% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | 3,050+34%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | 9,600+35%Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+20% | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 226 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+5% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |