ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).
ASUS Zenfone 8
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W 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 (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 22/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | $649 |
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (84/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.