ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).
ASUS Zenfone 8
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $760
- Better portability (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 22/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 74/100; 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 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (68/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 4372440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $760 |
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $161. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $161 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (93/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.