ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 20/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 180,934); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 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 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 60 points higher (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 4013168 | |
| 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 | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (86/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL over the 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.