ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 8
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 30/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (71/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.