ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 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 19/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 180,440); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 54 points (73/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Performance 11
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 76
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 Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 229g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 54 points higher (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 11/100). 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 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (76/100 vs 32/100).

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 180440 3289721
Geekbench Single 205 3041
Geekbench Multi 827 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 2480x1116
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 150 g 229 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
  • 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
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 Max (M1) ZB556KL and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
19/100
180440 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +94.5%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
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 Max (M1) ZB556KL (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (80/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (72/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (76/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 54 points (73/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.