ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, 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 27/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL is noticeably lighter (165g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2246 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2246
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (93/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (88/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL 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.