ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro

The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,601,869 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 235g).

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro edges out the ASUS Zenfone 9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 36
Battery 30
Portability 66
Value for money 24
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
Performance 72
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 52
Portability 22
Value for money
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 235g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1601869 vs 1425446
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (66/100 vs 22/100).

ASUS Zenfone 9: The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 9 Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446 1601869
Geekbench Single 1761 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688 4688
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 / ZenUI Android 12, Redmagic 5.5
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm
Weight 169 g 235 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
36
camera
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
56/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
59/100 +11.0%
1601869 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 9
$699
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (66/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro edges out the ASUS Zenfone 9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for active users.