At the end of 2023, two gaming phones equipped with Snapdragon 8Gen3 processors, Nubia Z60Ultra and RedMagic 9Pro+, were released and launched one after another, which attracted the attention of many consumers. Both phones have powerful performance, great screens, and a wealth of features, so what's the difference between them?Which one is right for you?
This article will conduct a comprehensive comparative evaluation of the Nubia Z60Ultra and the RedMagic 9Pro+ from the aspects of appearance, screen, photography, battery life, gaming and other aspects to help you make a more informed choice.
Nubia Z60Ultra and Red Magic 9Pro+ both use under-display camera technology to achieve a true full-screen effect, without any notch or water droplets, and the visual effect is very shocking. Both phones have a screen size of 68 inches, the resolution is 2480*1116, but the weight of the Red Magic 9Pro+ is only 229G, which is a little lighter than the 246G of Nubia Z60Ultra, and it is more comfortable to hold.
Both phones are made of metal middle frame with a glass back, but the design of the rear camera is different. NubiaZ60UltraThe camera is arranged in a horizontal rectangle, with a certain convexity, and the color matching is Starry Sky Collector's Edition, Starry Sky, Milky Way, of which there is a starry sky pattern on the back of the Starry Sky Collector's Edition, which is very cool. The camera of the Red Magic 9Pro+ is arranged vertically,There is no bulge,There are three colors of Dark Night Knight、Deuterium Front Transparent Dark Night、Deuterium Front Transparent Silver Wing,Among them, the back of the Deuterium Front transparent series can also see the internal cooling fan,Very sci-fi。
The Nubia Z60Ultra and the RedMagic 9Pro+ are both high-end flagship models, and they aren't cheap either. The starting price of Nubia Z60Ultra is 3999 yuan, the highest configuration version is 5999 yuan, the starting price of the Red Magic 9Pro+ is 5499 yuan, and the highest configuration version is 6999 yuan.
The Nubia Z60Ultra with the same memory of 16GB+512GB is 1100 yuan cheaper than the Red Magic 9Pro+, which is more cost-effective. However, the highest configuration version of the RedMagic 9Pro+ has 24GB+1TB of large memory, which can be said to be the strongest configuration on the market at present, if you have extremely high demand for memory, you can consider the RedMagic 9Pro+.
The screens of Nubia Z60Ultra and Red Magic 9Pro+ are BOE Q9+ straight screens, supporting 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, the display effect is very good, and the smoothness and color reproduction are very good.
However, the RedMagic 9Pro+'s screen has some advantages, such as its peak brightness reaches 1600nit, which is higher than the Nubia Z60Ultra's 1500nit, which means that in outdoor sunlight, the RedMagic 9Pro+'s screen is able to display content more clearly and will not be disturbed by light.
In addition, the instantaneous touch sampling rate of the RedMagic 9Pro+ has reached 2000Hz, which is higher than the 1200Hz of the Nubia Z60Ultra, which means that when playing games, the screen of the RedMagic 9Pro+ can respond more quickly to the user's operation and improve the gaming experience.
The front cameras of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Red Magic 9 Pro+ are both under-display cameras, but the front camera of the Red Magic 9 Pro+ has 16 million pixels, which is higher than the 12 million of the Nubia Z60 Ultra, and the effect is clearer. In terms of rear cameras, NubiaZ60Ultra is equipped with three main cameras, namely 50 million pixel humanistic main camera, 50 million pixel ultra-wide angle main camera and 64 million pixel periscope telephoto main camera, all of which support OIS optical image stabilization, which can achieve 18mm-85mm full focal length coverage, richer shooting scenes, and better shooting results.
Red Magic 9Pro+ There are only two rear cameras, which are the 50 million pixel main camera and the 50 million pixel ultra wide-angle camera, both of which are Samsung GN5 sensors, although they also support OIS optical image stabilization, but there is no telephoto camera, the shooting range is smaller, and the shooting effect is not as good as the Nubia Z60Ultra.
Overall, the Nubia Z60Ultra's photo capabilities are better than those of the RedMagic 9Pro+.
Both the Nubia Z60Ultra and the Red Magic 9Pro+ have large battery capacities, with the Nubia Z60Ultra being 6000mAh and the RedMagic 9 Pro+ being 5500mAh, both of which can meet the normal use of the day.
The RedMagic 9Pro+ charges much faster, it supports 165W wired charging, which can fully charge the battery in 15 minutes, while the Nubia Z60Ultra only supports 80W wired charging, which takes around 40 minutes to fully charge the battery. If you often need a quick charge, then the RedMagic 9Pro+ is more suitable for you.
Both the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the RedMagic 9Pro+ are powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor, LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS40 flash memory, very powerful performance, can run all kinds of large games smoothly.
As a professional gaming phone, the RedMagic 9Pro+ also has some exclusive game optimization functions, such as the Red Core R2 Pro, which can improve the game image quality and frame rate, as well as the 10182mm2VC heat dissipation area and nano cooling fan, which can effectively reduce the temperature of the mobile phone and prevent heating from affecting the game experience.
In addition, the RedMagic 9Pro+ also supports more game high frame rate modes, such as 120Hz Honor of Kings, CrossFire, League of Legends mobile games, etc., while Nubia Z60Ultra only supports 90Hz or 60Hz game high frame rate mode. If you're a heavy gamer, then the RedMagic 9Pro+ will be more in line with your needs.
In addition to the above comparison aspects, the Nubia Z60Ultra and the RedMagic 9Pro+ have some other features and functions that are also worth our attention. For example, the Nubia Z60Ultra supports IP65 waterproof and dustproof, which can resist a certain degree of water and dust intrusion, and is suitable for outdoor use. The RedMagic 9Pro+ only supports waterproofing and cannot be immersed in water for a long time, nor can it come into contact with seawater or dust.
The RedMagic 9Pro+ adopts a flat design, without any bulges, with a higher appearance, and it is easier to fit the phone case. The Nubia Z60Ultra's rear camera has a certain bulge, which may affect the installation and removal of the case, and also increase the thickness of the phone.
The Nubia Z60Ultra has a custom sliding button, which can switch between mute, flashlight, screenshot and other functions, which is very convenient. The RedMagic 9Pro+ does not have such sliding buttons, only two shoulder buttons, which are mainly used for game operations.
The Red Magic 9Pro+ also has some features designed for games, such as the Red Core R2 Pro, which can improve the image quality and frame rate of the game, as well as the 10182mm2VC heat dissipation area and nano cooling fan, which can effectively reduce the temperature of the mobile phone and prevent heating from affecting the gaming experience. The Nubia Z60 Ultra does not have these features and can only rely on the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor to ensure smooth gaming.
To sum up, both the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the RedMagic 9Pro+ are excellent flagship phones, but with different emphases. The Nubia Z60Ultra is more suitable for users who like to take pictures and have higher requirements for battery life, while the RedMagic 9Pro+ is more suitable for heavy gamers and users with higher requirements for screen and heat dissipation. You can choose a phone that suits you better according to your needs and preferences. Start planning for my 2024