ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1399 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 56/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,135,878); the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is noticeably lighter (220g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1399
- Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 7 points higher (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro — 26/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 630 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate edges out the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a better fit for active users.