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ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£810RAM capacity:24 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:6.8 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

90%

8.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 87% of smartphones
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

25%

9.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

7.4

Display

15%

7.1

Battery

10%

8.1

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–²Better than 87% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £810

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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

25%

9.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

7.4

Display

15%

7.1

Battery

10%

8.1

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

8.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

6.2

Price

7.5
Brand name
ZTE
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
★ Better than 90% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor which is faster than processors in 90.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
24 GB
RAM capacity
24 GB
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 24 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 96.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
1 GB
Internal storage
1 GB
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 94.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.4 GHz
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 92.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 67.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.8 inches
Screen size
6.8 inches
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.8 inches which is larger than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1116x 2480 px
Screen resolution
1116x 2480 px
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1116x2480 px which is higher than that of 71.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
400 ppi
Pixel density
400 ppi
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 400 ppi which is higher than that of 56.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,500 mAh
Battery capacity
5,500 mAh
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,500 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 67.7% of smartphones and equal to those in 3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
165 W
Charging speed
165 W
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 165 W which is faster than in 99.6% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Number of microphones
3
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
164 mm
Height
164 mm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164 mm which is taller than 56.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Width
76.4 mm
Width
76.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.4 mm which is wider than 60.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.9 mm which is thicker than 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
229 g
Weight
229 g
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 229 g which is heavier than 85.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.6% of smartphones.
Device volume
99,712 cm³
Device volume
99,712 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 99,712 cm³ which is larger than 61.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
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ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 16 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    24 GB
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    24 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4x more storage
    Internal storage
    1 TB GB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 5x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    165 W
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (165 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    165 W vs 33 W
  • 7.86x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    24,499
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (24,499 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    24,499 vs 3,115
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2.08x lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    12.5 W
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (12.5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    12.5 W vs 6 W
  • 41.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.4 GHz
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 94.8% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    21,000
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (21,000 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    21,000 vs 10,783
  • 16 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    24 GB
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    24 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4x more storage
    Internal storage
    1 TB GB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 7.86x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    24,499
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (24,499 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    24,499 vs 3,115
  • 2.08x lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    12.5 W
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (12.5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    12.5 W vs 6 W
  • 41.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.4 GHz
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 94.8% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    21,000
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (21,000 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    21,000 vs 10,783
  • 2.35x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,213
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,213 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,213 vs 942
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    3 x 3.2 GHz & 2 x 3 GHz & 2 x 2.3 GHz & 1 x 3.4 GHz
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (3x3.2 GHz & 2x3 GHz & 2x2.3 GHz & 1x3.4 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    3x3.2 GHz & 2x3 GHz & 2x2.3 GHz & 1x3.4 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    1,536
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2.99x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    76.6 GB/s
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (76.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    76.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.87x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    7,264
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (7,264 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    7,264 vs 2,533
  • 3x more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    12,288 KB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (12288 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    12,288 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 74.5% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    4,800 MHz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    24 GB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.3
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 26.2% more transistors
    Number of transistors
    13,000 million
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone has more transistors than the average smartphone (13000 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone includes 10300 million transistors.
    13,000 million vs 10,300 million
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Cube AI, AI Erasure, Red Magic AIGC, AI Screen Recognition, Magic AI Voice Packs
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    Cross-site tracking protection
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.2
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.2 vs 2.0
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 4x higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    960 Hz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (960 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    960 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.8 inches
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1116 x 2480 px
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1116x2480 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1116x2480 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 600 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,600 nits
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 1.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    400 ppi
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (400 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    400 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 5x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    165 W
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (165 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    165 W vs 33 W
  • 10% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,500 mAh
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Higher GSMArena battery life score
    GSMArena battery life score
    17:08 hour/s
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 hour/s – >45 hour/s
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (17:08 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average score is 13:30 hour/s.
    17:8 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    3
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 16.7% heavier
    Weight
    229 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (229 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    229 g vs 196.2 g
  • 3.12x more expensive
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£810 vs £260).
    £810 vs £260
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    900 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 5.44x less popular
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 0.6 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 3.12x more expensive
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£810 vs £260).
    £810 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    900 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 16.7% heavier
    Weight
    229 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (229 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    229 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.6 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.4 mm wider
    Width
    76.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.4 mm vs 76 mm

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What we like about ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB)

  • Exceptional gaming performance powered by an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version processor.
  • Effective cooling system (Ice 13.5 Liquid-cooling Technology with a built-in fan and vapor chamber) keeps the phone cool during heavy use.
  • Outstanding battery life, often lasting up to two days with regular use and performing very well under heavy gaming loads.
  • Very fast wired charging (80W included in the box, the Pro+ version supports 165W).
  • Unique, flat, premium design with no camera bump on the back.
  • Large, fast 120Hz AMOLED display that is bright and visually impressive.
  • Inconspicuous under-display selfie camera provides a true full-screen experience.
  • Helpful and extensive suite of gaming-oriented software features and customization options in RedMagic OS.
  • Physical pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers (520Hz touch sampling rate) are highly beneficial for gaming and offer an auto-clicker function.
  • Good value for the price compared to other flagship phones with similar specs.
  • Excellent connectivity options, including a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, and IR blaster.
  • Powerful and clear-sounding stereo speakers.

What we don't like about ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB)

  • Underwhelming camera system, particularly the under-display selfie camera which produces soft, hazy, and low-detail images.
  • Lack of an official IP durability/water resistance rating due to the cooling vents.
  • Limited software updates and long-term software support compared to major competitors like Google and Samsung.
  • Software can have occasional glitches and awkward English translations.
  • Rear camera colors can be inconsistent and the ultrawide camera struggles in low light.
  • Default transparent protective case is cheap and scuffs easily.
  • The cooling solution underperforms compared to some previous generations of the phone.
  • US cellular network support may be a hurdle depending on location and carrier.

Verdict

The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Plus (24GB + 1TB) is a high-performance gaming phone, featuring an overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version processor, a massive 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Key pros include its highly effective ICE 13.5 cooling system with a built-in fan to ensure sustained performance, a large 6.8-inch uninterrupted AMOLED display (120Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness) thanks to an under-display selfie camera, and an immense 5,500mAh battery with 165W fast charging that reaches full capacity in around 16 minutes. The main cons are its generally underwhelming camera performance (especially the under-display front camera), a lack of an official IP rating for water and dust resistance, and a shorter software update commitment compared to mainstream flagship devices.

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