ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 17/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,005,248 vs 180,440); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is noticeably lighter (140g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 63 points (80/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Performance 11
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 72
What makes ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL better?
  • Lighter: 140g vs 230g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4005248 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 63 points higher (80/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL: The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180440 4005248
Geekbench Single 205 3640
Geekbench Multi 827 11033
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1216x2688
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 140 g 230 g
Launch price $660
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
17/100
180440 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +95.5%
4005248 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (98/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (93/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (86/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 63 points (80/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

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

Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.