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; estimated prices are $999 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-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 (3,289,721 vs 3,136,217).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 70
Design 13
Value for money 72
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9300
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 229g

  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 3136217
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Cheaper: $549 vs $999

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (72/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (72/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3136217 3289721
Geekbench Single 3100 3050
Geekbench Multi 9900 9300
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
Price $999 $549
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
60/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
66/100 +4.7%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549

Price difference: $450. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is cheaper by $450.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (72/100 vs 41/100).

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 6 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 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100.

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 (47/100 vs 39/100).

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 active users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for active users.