ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $1199 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,500,131 vs 2,464,181).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 7192
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 13/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2500131 vs 2464181
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $1199
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (18/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (65/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 2500131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $649 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is cheaper by $550.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (18/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (65/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.