ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 57/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (88/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.