ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 31/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 438,016); the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 50 points higher (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (88/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×75.6×7.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (100/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (88/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.