ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (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 $799 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 1,227,639).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 1227639
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 230g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (29/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 4244509 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $760 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 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
- 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
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ 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+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (93/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 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, budget-conscious buyers.