| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ZTE | ZTE |
| Model | RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $650 – $800 | $799 – $999 |
| MSRP | $649 | $999 |
| Discount | 0% | 50% |
| Lowest Recorded | $620 | $769 |
| Highest Recorded | $800 | $999 |
| Historical Lowest | $649 | $799 |
| Historical Highest | $649 | $799 |
| Launch Price | $649 | $799 |
| Savings | — | $200 |
| Best Deal | $650 | $799 |
| Price Confidence | 40% | 60% |
| Availability | In Stock | In Stock |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Sleet (Black), Cyclone (Transparent Black), Snowfall (Silver) | Phantom Black, Condensed Light White, Starry Night Blue, Luo Tian Yi Red |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| RAM Options | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 92/100 | 98/100 |
| Technology | — | — |
| Brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | — |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | — |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 98/100 | 100/100 |
| Charging | 80W wired, PD3.0 (100% in 35 min) | Up to 90W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | 80W Wireless Fast Charging |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 82/100 | 95/100 |
| Front Camera | — | — |
| Video | 1080p at 30/60fps | — |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aviation aluminum frame, glass back | — |
| Weight | 229 g | 227g |
| Dimensions | 6.8 inches | 6.85 inches |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Durability | 84/100 | 97/100 |
| Repairability | 60/100 | 80/100 |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | 92/100 | 94/100 |
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Nano-SIM | 5G SA/NSA |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | v6.0 |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| SIM | — | — |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14, RedMagic OS 9 | Android 16 with Nebula AIOS 2 |
| Updates | — | — |
| AI Features | 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP Custom 35mm with OIS (f/1.7) |
| Security | Optical under-display | 96/100 |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 520Hz touch-sensing capacitive shoulder triggers | 98/100 |
| Benchmarks | — | — |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | — | — |
| In The Box | — | — |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Community Rating | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| AI Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Final Score | 4.4/10 | 4.6/10 |
| Specification | ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro | ZTE ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | ICE 13 active 22,000 RPM cooling fan maintains sustained peak performance Flawless flat glass rear back panel with zero... | Immersive 6.85-inch 1.5K 144Hz true full-screen notchless UDC panel Top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performa... |
| Cons | Under-display selfie camera produces softer portrait quality No official IP water resistance rating due to active fan v... | Under-display selfie camera quality lags behind traditional punch-hole sensors Slightly heavier frame at 227g |