ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 16/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 180,934); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 57 points (73/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Performance 10
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 54
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 Live (L1) ZA550KL better?

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 57 points higher (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).

ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL: The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Live (L1) ZA550KL Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 180934 3289721
Geekbench Single 130 3041
Geekbench Multi 488 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 2480x1116
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Go edition Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 229 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
  • 3300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
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 Live (L1) ZA550KL and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
16/100
180934 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +94.5%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (92/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (80/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (72/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 57 points (73/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

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

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.