Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
#558
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
#875Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
Performance
96.497.0
Camera
71.338.1
Display
95.385.9
Battery
37.739.0
Build
81.078.5
Connectivity
89.836.9
Audio
99.899.3
Overall
74.567.4
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova has a lighter design with an aluminum back but is significantly larger and heavier.
- The ROG Phone offers a superior AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and higher peak brightness compared to the IPS LCD of the RedMagic Nova, which lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone is powered by the Snapdragon 888, while the RedMagic Nova utilizes the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, providing a potential edge in processing power.
- Camera capabilities favor the ROG Phone with a higher megapixel count and more versatile video recording options, whereas the RedMagic Nova has a simpler camera setup.
- The ROG Phone's 6000mAh battery is smaller than the RedMagic Nova's 10100mAh, but both support fast charging, with the Nova offering slightly faster charging speeds.
- Software-wise, the ROG Phone runs on Android 11 with ROG UI, while the RedMagic Nova comes with Android 14 and Redmagic OS 9.5, indicating a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
General
Release Date
2021, March 10
2024, September 05
Announced
2021, March 10
2024, September 05
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic Nova Gaming Tablet, Zte nubia Red Magic Gaming Tablet Pro
Display
Size
6.78"
10.9"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 550 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1800
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
8-core (1x3.4GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Memory
512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.0, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
20 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
10100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
10100 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min10W reverse wired
80W wired, 100% in 55 min - International model120W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min - China model
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.41 in)
253.3 x 164.6 x 7.3 mm (9.97 x 6.48 x 0.29 in)
Weight
238 g
530 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Colors
Glossy Black
Cyclone, Snowfall, Midnight
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL
N/A
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, video output, magnetic connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with DTS:X stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass