ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 69/100 vs 63/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 1,899,814); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money 36

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money —

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 9S Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 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

  • Higher performance (83/100 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 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 6 points higher (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1899814 2554897
Geekbench Single 2004 2203
Geekbench Multi 5311 6511
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2448x1080 1116x2480
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, Redmagic OS 9.5
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 —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100
1899814 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100 +25.6%
2554897 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 25.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

$1399

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by just 6 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 9S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.