ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,825,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 228g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100; 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 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1825719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 228 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 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.