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 $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (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 (3,289,721 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 229g).
ASUS Zenfone 8
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 229g
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 22/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (68/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| 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 | $549 |
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (72/100 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).
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 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
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.