ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 6511
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). 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 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 22.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
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 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro 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 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.