ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $979 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 53/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 2,342,433).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 25 points (78/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 42
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 57
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 225g vs 230g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $760 vs $979

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 25 points higher (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (18/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (57/100 vs 42/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2342433 4372440
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2688
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g 230 g
Price $979 $760
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
53/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
78/100 +46.4%
4372440 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760

Price difference: $219. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is cheaper by $219.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (97/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (92/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (18/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (57/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 25 points (78/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.