ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 — 83/100 vs 16/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 180,934); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 67 points higher (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 1GB / 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo Go edition | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (97/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 67 points (83/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.