ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 17/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 180,934); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) is noticeably lighter (140g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 230g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 60 points higher (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (81/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo / ZenUI 5 | 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 | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (81/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.