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 $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,005,248 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 8
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 43
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money 22
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 72
What makes ASUS Zenfone 8 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 169g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $660

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4005248 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 22/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 72/100; 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 (98/100 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 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).

ASUS Zenfone 8: The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 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 11 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 4005248
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 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
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
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 / ZenUI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 169 g 230 g
Launch price $599 $660
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • 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 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • 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 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
55/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +72.0%
4005248 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 8
$599
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Launch price difference: $61. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $61 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 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 (86/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
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 25 points (80/100 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 — 80/100.

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 (98/100 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.