ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $1376 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 55/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,554,897).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 7192
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 13/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $1376
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 8 points higher (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (75/100 vs 48/100). 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 9S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (65/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| 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, 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 | 227 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $649 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $727. Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is cheaper by $727.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (75/100 vs 48/100).
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 9S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (65/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.