ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 3136217
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $999
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3292097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $549 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.