ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1376 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 6511
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1376
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 82/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| 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 | 227 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $649 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $727. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $727 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 7 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 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.