ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,227,639); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1227639
- 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 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 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 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 | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.