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Expert Comparison: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specifications
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 164 mm (6.46 inches) | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) |
| Device Width | 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 229 g (8.08 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Water Resistance | No | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Active fan | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Silver | Black, Gray, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 89.1% | 87.6% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3300 MHz | 2900 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 2 + 2) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 2 cores at 2.27 GHz: Cortex-A520- 2 cores at 2.96 GHz: Cortex-A720- 3 cores at 3.15 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3.3 GHz: Cortex-X4 | - 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A520- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 2.9 GHz: Cortex-A720 |
| Level 3 Cache | 12 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 750 | Samsung Xclipse 540 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 903-1000 MHz | 1300 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~2774 GFLOPS | ~1331.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | Redmagic OS 9 | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 09:54 hr | 11:28 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 21:54 hr | 19:50 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 134 hr | 131 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | 53 |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 122° | 123° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 50 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Sensor | Omnivision OV16E1Q | Samsung S5K3LC |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.8" (≈ 0.36 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) | |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | November 2023 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $649 | $499 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 79 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 72* | 63 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 91 | 40 |
| Battery Rating | 95 | 92 |
| Connectivity Rating | 83 | 77 |
| Overall Review Score | 80* | 70 |
Phone Price Comparison
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649.00 USD
EUR
545.61
INR
58,795.96
NGN
878,487.44
JPY
100,356.17
MYR
2,546.48
CNY
4,490.24
ZAR
10,347.40
RUB
50,164.33
GBP
475.33
CHF
498.11
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.00 USD
EUR
419.51
INR
45,206.76
NGN
675,447.20
JPY
77,161.37
MYR
1,957.93
CNY
3,452.43
ZAR
7,955.86
RUB
38,570.11
GBP
365.47
CHF
382.98
