ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS Zenfone 8

Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 54
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money 30

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 66

What makes ASUS Zenfone 8 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 169g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $830

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 30/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100; 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 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (68/100 vs 32/100).

ASUS Zenfone 8: The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS Zenfone 8 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1135878 3543672
Geekbench Single 1500 3013
Geekbench Multi 3537 9287
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 116 —
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 / ZenUI Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 169 g 229 g
Launch price $599 $830

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone 8

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone 8

  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone 8

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
29
battery

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
58/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +67.9%
3543672 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone 8

$599

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

$830

Launch price difference: $231. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $231 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (93/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (76/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (68/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.