ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,247,013).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3247013
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 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 11 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.