ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. 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 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 2,313,311).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 2313311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 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 9S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2554897 | |
| 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 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 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 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 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 9S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro 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 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.