ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 2,342,433).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 13/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 2342433
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (18/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 229 g | |
| Price | — | $649 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (18/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.