ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 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 29/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 347,995); the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 92.6% 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 Pro (M2) ZB631KL (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (93/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL 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.