ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 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 — 81/100 vs 19/100 (a 62-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 (4,701,314 vs 180,440); the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 62 points higher (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| 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 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) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 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) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 96.2% 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) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (88/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL 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.