ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 75/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,290,813).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 8 points higher (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (97/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.