ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 69/100 vs 62/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 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
- 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 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 7 points higher (69/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro (61/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 2554897 | |
| 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 | 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, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| 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 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 34.1% 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 Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro (61/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 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 Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.