ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 438,016); the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 13/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 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, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×75.6×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (71/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.