ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1399 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,409,744 vs 1,899,814); the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2409744 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 229g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1399
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100; 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 9 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $649 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 21.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by just 5 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 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.