ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $589. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $999
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, 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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2408665 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 15 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $589 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO 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 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 69/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.