Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 9 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 9 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 9, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 144 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,500 nits
- against 2,000 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IPX8
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 16 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1,000 GB
- against 512 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 431 ppi
- against 388 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz | 4.61 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,007,932 | 4,113,275 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,718 | — |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Best value | 230 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 80 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits Best value | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.85″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,216 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,688 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 431 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 185 Hz Best value | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz | 960 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10 | SGS Certified, 2,592Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 3 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2501-12G256G-BK, AI2501-12G256G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-BK | NX809J |
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