ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,601,869); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1601869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 235g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1601869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
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Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for active users.