ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $589. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads — 69/100 vs 62/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,408,665 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2408665 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $699
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air scores 7 points higher (69/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (63/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100; 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 10 Air is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 2408665 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6511 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $589 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 30.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $110. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (63/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on performance (82/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.