ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 60/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,135,878); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 230g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $660 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $639. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $639 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.