ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,825,719); the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1825719
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 228g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (48/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 1825719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $649 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.