Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone 8 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 6s Pro
Comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 6s 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 | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone 8, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 700 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 446 ppi
- against 387 ppi
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 215 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.5 mm
ZTE nubia RedMagic 6s Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,050 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 18 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 891,700 | 870,708 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,317 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,421 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 18 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Grey | Black, Transparent, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.5 mm |
| Body Width | 68.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 148 mm | 169.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 215 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.9 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, RGB Light Strip |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits Best value | 700 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 446 ppi Best value | 387 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Color LED Notifications | Gorilla Glass, AMOLED |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, HID, OPP Best value | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, HID, OPP | Stereo Speakers, aptX, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | nubia RedMagic 6s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU, I006D | — |
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