ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Better portability (33/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $860 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $860 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (93/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.