ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 19/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 180,440); the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 62 points (81/100 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 11S Pro+
Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 93
Portability 29
Value for money 74
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 230g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (93/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 62 points higher (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180440 4592636
Geekbench Single 205 3640
Geekbench Multi 827 11033
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1216x2688
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm
Weight 150 g 230 g
Launch price $860
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • 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 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
19/100
180440 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +96.1%
4592636 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (99/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (93/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (93/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 62 points (81/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.