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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-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 (3,289,721 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 36
Battery 30
Portability 66
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 229g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 71/100). 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 (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). 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 (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (66/100 vs 32/100).

ASUS Zenfone 9: The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 9 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1425446 3289721
Geekbench Single 1761 3041
Geekbench Multi 4688 9494
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2480x1116
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
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 $549
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
36
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
56/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +56.7%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 56.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 9
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

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 (72/100 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 17 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 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.

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 (92/100 vs 71/100).

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.