ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $830
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100; 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 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (66/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 3543672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $830 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $131. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (93/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (76/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (66/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.