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 — 60/100 vs 41/100 (a 19-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).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
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 7S Pro
Performance 24
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 47
Design 6
Value for money 55
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 (72/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 6/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 19 points higher (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (16/100 vs 6/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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
Price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
60/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
41/100 -95.8%
1601869 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (72/100 vs 24/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (16/100 vs 6/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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 19 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 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro — 41/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 24/100).

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 active users. The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.