Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Why is Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro better than ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
More RAM memory capacity: 16GB, 24GB vs 8GB, 12GB, 16GB
AnTuTu score is about 9% higher
More internal storage: 512GB, 1TB vs 256GB, 512GB
More megapixels front camera: 32MP vs 16MP
Lighter: 225 g (7.94 ounces) vs 229 g (8.08 ounces)
Shorter: 163.8 mm (6.45 inches) vs 164 mm (6.46 inches)
The phone is 1 month newer
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Why is ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better than Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro?
Bigger battery capacity: 6500 mAh vs 5500 mAh
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.8" vs 6.78"
Better display resolution: 1116 x 2480 px vs 1080 x 2400 px
Higher charging speed: 80W vs 65W
Narrower: 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) vs 76.8 mm (3.02 inches)
More color options: Sleet (Black), Snowfall (Silver), Cyclone (Transparent Black) vs Phantom Black
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Height
163.8 mm
(6.45 inches)
Width
76.8 mm
(3.02 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.78"
Weight
225 g
(7.94 ounces)
Height
164 mm
(6.46 inches)
Width
76.4 mm
(3.01 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.8"
Weight
229 g
(8.08 ounces)
Height
163.8 mm
(6.45 inches)
Width
76.8 mm
(3.02 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.78"
Weight
225 g
(7.94 ounces)
Height
164 mm
(6.46 inches)
Width
76.4 mm
(3.01 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.8"
Weight
229 g
(8.08 ounces)
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Score 4.0
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Score 4.4
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Score 4.0
Score 4.4
TechRadar
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
PCMag
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Smartprix
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
AnTuTu Score
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
2,210,469 +9.43%
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
2,020,000
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
7,325 +1.92%
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
7,187
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
2,213
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
2,263 +2.26%
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
From $ 980
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From € 1,099
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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a high-performance gaming smartphone featuring a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It's powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, optimized for intensive gaming sessions.
The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP telephoto camera, delivering high-quality photography. The ROG Phone 8 Pro runs on Android 14 with the custom ROG UI overlay, offering enhanced gaming features.
Its, 5500mAh battery supports 65W fast charging. The device boasts an advanced cooling system for stable performance during extended gaming sessions. The ROG Phone 8 Pro stands out with its gaming accessories, tactile triggers, and programmable RGB lighting.
ROG Phone 8 Pro is a powerhouse for gamers, offering top-tier performance, advanced gaming features, and a high-quality display in a sleek body with an aggressive design. It caters to players looking for a device that can handle the most demanding games while offering a suite of gaming-specific enhancements.
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a powerhouse gaming smartphone designed for high performance. It boasts a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a stunning 144Hz refresh rate, delivering ultra-smooth visuals. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, this device handles even the most demanding games with ease.
With up to 12GB of RAM and a massive 512GB storage, it ensures seamless multitasking and ample space for apps, games, and media. The 5000mAh battery provides extended gaming sessions, while 65W fast charging keeps you powered up quickly. The phone also features advanced cooling technology and customizable shoulder triggers for enhanced gaming control, making it a top choice for mobile gamers.
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Specs
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Design
Weight
225 g (7.94 ounces)
229 g (8.08 ounces)
Thickness
8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Width
76.8 mm (3.02 inches)
76.4 mm (3.01 inches)
Height
163.8 mm (6.45 inches)
164 mm (6.46 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
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Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
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Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
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Volume
111.96 cm³
111.51 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
-
Color options
Phantom Black
Sleet (Black), Snowfall (Silver), Cyclone (Transparent Black)
Display
Screen size
6.78"
6.8"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
388 ppi
400 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2400 px
1116 x 2480 px
Refresh rate
165Hz
120Hz
Touch sampling rate
720Hz
960Hz
Brightness (typical)
1600 nits
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Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass 5
Supports HDR10
✔
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Always-On Display
✔
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB
RAM
16GB, 24GB
8GB, 12GB, 16GB
Android version
Android 14
Android 14
CPU speed
3 x 3.15 GHz & 2 x 2.96 GHz & 2 x 2.26 GHz & 1 x 3.3 GHz
3 x 3.15 GHz & 2 x 2.96 GHz & 2 x 2.26 GHz & 1 x 3.3 GHz
GPU clock speed
900 MHz
900 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
4800 MHz
4800 MHz
Semiconductor size
4 nm
4 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL version
3.3
3.3
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
76.6 GB/s
76.6 GB/s
OpenVG version
1.2
1.2
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
1 MB
1 MB
EMMC version
5.1
5.1
DDR memory version
5
5
Maximum memory amount
24GB
24GB
L3 cache
12 MB
12 MB
Uses multithreading
✔
✔
GPU execution units
3
3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
12.5W
12.5W
Release date
2024
2023
Supported displays
1
1
Cameras
Main camera
50 MP & 32 MP & 13 MP
50 MP & 50 MP & 2 MP
Front camera
32MP
16MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
4320 x 24 fps
4320 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.2
-
Has a BSI sensor
-
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
3x
-
Number of flash LEDs
1
-
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.5
-
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Supports HDR10 recording
✔
-
Has a front-facing camera under the display
-
✔
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
-
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
-
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
More languages supported
-
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
5500 mAh
6500 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
65W
80W
Wireless charging speed
15W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has aptX HD
✔
✔
Has aptX Lossless
✔
✔
Has aptX
✔
-
Number of microphones
3
3
Has aptX Adaptive
✔
✔
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
✔
Features
Has 5G support
✔
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Download speed
10000 MBits/s
10000 MBits/s
Upload speed
3500 MBits/s
3500 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
-
3.2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.3
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
-
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro