ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1099 and $589. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,408,665 vs 2,313,311); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2408665 vs 2313311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $1099
- Better portability (57/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100; 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 — 82/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (57/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2408665 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $589 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 4.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (57/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 69/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.