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; launch prices were $699 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 68/100 vs 62/100 (a 6-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 (2,409,744 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
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: 2409744 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $699
- Higher performance (82/100 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 6 points higher (68/100 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). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100; 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 9 Pro 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6511 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 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 / ZenUI | 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 | $699 | $649 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro 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 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 6 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 — 68/100.
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 (82/100 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.