Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB)
Quick Comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) which has resolution of 2480 x 1116. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 159999 | Rs. 80990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25th, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 23, 2023. The Expected cost of Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) is Rs. 80990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 498 PPI & Redmagic's phone has only 400 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB)'s larger 24 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's lower 12 GB RAM. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus (24GB RAM + 1TB) |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | Red Magic 9 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 25th, 2026 (Expected) | November 23, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm | 76.4 x 164 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 229 g |
| Colors | Black, Cobalt Violet; other colours | Black, Black/Transparent, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1116 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 498 PPI | ~ 400 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.5% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | 1600 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, aptX, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 10 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/3.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | K @ 24/30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1.12µm, under display Under Display |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | Redmagic OS 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 165W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |