ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6750T, 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 18/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4130); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL is noticeably lighter (160g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 550
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4130 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 63 points higher (81/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6750T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 550 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4130 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.6×73.0×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
- Main: 16MP 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 Plus (M1) ZB570TL
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
- 4130 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (88/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL by 63 points (81/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL 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.