ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,486,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Better portability (34/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 9 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 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.