ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 62/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,500,131 vs 1,754,213); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 229g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2500131 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 7 points higher (69/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (61/100 vs 32/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 10 Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1754213 2500131
Geekbench Single 2004 2205
Geekbench Multi 5311 7192
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2480x1116
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 6500 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, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 172 g 229 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100 +29.8%
2500131 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 29.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 10
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (66/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (61/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro 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 9 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.