ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1376 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 3,290,813).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 75
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 15
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 230g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3290813
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3211
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10106
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $1376

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (65/100 vs 15/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3290813 4416758
Geekbench Single 3211 3640
Geekbench Multi 10106 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1216x2688
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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 227 g 230 g
Price $1376 $649
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3290813 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +25.5%
4416758 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 25.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1376
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649

Price difference: $727. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $727.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (65/100 vs 15/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.