ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) 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 Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-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 2,342,433).

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 84
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 225g vs 229g

  • 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 2342433
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). 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 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2342433 2554897
Geekbench Single 2205 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192 7192
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 185 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
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades 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
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100 +8.3%
2554897 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

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 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro 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 9S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.