ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (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 20/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 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 4000 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 13/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 63 points higher (83/100 vs 20/100). 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 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | 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 | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (97/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 63 points (83/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL 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.