ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 3,247,013).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 220g vs 230g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $649 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 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 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 5 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 11S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.