ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, 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 — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-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 (4,372,440 vs 1,208,784).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Performance 66
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 71
Portability 20
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 93
Portability 29
Value for money 74
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 63/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 1208784
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1605
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3996
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 230g vs 238g

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (93/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (29/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 5s: The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users.
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 ROG Phone 5s Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1208784 4372440
Geekbench Single 1605 3640
Geekbench Multi 3996 11033
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 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 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm
Weight 238 g 230 g
Launch price $760
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
48
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 5s Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
63/100
1208784 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +72.4%
4372440 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (99/100 vs 66/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 5s (93/100 vs 71/100).

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 5s or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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.