ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 21
Design 88
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

ASUS Asus Zenfone 9: The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 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 Zenfone 9 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3981427
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, ZenUI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 169 g 230 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
31
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
21
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
38/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +64.2%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 22/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (47/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (84/100 vs 21/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (88/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 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.