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 — 73/100 vs 28/100 (a 45-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 (3,289,721 vs 282,713); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 45 points (73/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Performance 21
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 46
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 Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (80/100 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 45 points higher (73/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 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 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (80/100 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 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL: The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL 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 Pro (M1) ZB601KL Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 282713 3289721
Geekbench Single 294 3041
Geekbench Multi 1083 9494
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 2480x1116
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 100W
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 $549
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • 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 Pro (M1) ZB601KL
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
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 Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
28/100
282713 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +91.4%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
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 Pro (M1) ZB601KL (92/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (80/100 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 (72/100 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 45 points (73/100 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 — 73/100.

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 (92/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.