Launch report · Nubia
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version with 80 W and a true under-display camera for gaming.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2024·$650·Score 82/100
Red Magic 9S Pro is the gaming sibling: bigger battery, active cooling fan, headphone jack, and the same under-display selfie that keeps the screen full-bleed for emulators and Genshin. Heavy and IP-less — but built for hands that hold it for hours.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.8" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
6,500 mAh
Weight
229 g
What stands out
- 6,500 mAh + active fan keeps Genshin steady for hours.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version (binned higher).
- Under-display camera, flat screen — gamer-friendly.
- 3.5 mm jack survives.
What to watch
- 229 g and chunky.
- No IP rating.
- UDC selfie still soft.
- Redmagic OS slower to update.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199 · score 93/100