ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 572,788); the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (93/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (88/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.