ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,227,639); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S 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
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- 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 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 | |
| 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 | $799 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S 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 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S 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 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.