ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 6
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 54/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 630 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 185.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.