ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) 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 $899 and $589. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 2408665
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $899
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, 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, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE (57/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2408665 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 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 | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | $899 | $589 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 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 9 FE and Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE (57/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.