ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 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 — 76/100 vs 28/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 282,713); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 48 points higher (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 21/100). 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 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 3543672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $830 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (93/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (76/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL 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 Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.