ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 2409744
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 229g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, 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 ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $649 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO 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 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.