ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 36
Battery 30
Portability 66
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 71
Portability 31
Value for money
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 230g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (66/100 vs 31/100).

ASUS Zenfone 9: The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 9 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3942923
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, ZenUI Android 16, Redmagic OS 11
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 169 g 230 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
36
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • 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 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
56/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +63.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (71/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (66/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.