Forget “thin and light.” The new flex in mobile gaming is pure, unadulterated battery life; the REDMAGIC 10 Pro arrives not with a whisper, but with the thud of a 7,000mAh power cell. This isn’t a phone that apologizes for its gamer-centric ethos; it doubles down, challenging the established king, the ROG Phone 9 Pro, to a specs-driven duel where “all-day play” is the actual marketing copy.
Nubia’s latest is a dedicated gaming rig first and a smartphone a distant second. It’s built around Qualcomm’s blistering Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a vapor chamber cooling system that actually works, and physical shoulder triggers. Think of it less as a communication device and more as a Nintendo Switch that also happens to have a 5G modem and can crush Genshin Impact at max settings without breaking a sweat; or thermal throttling. It’s for the player who views a low battery warning as a personal failure.
To see this slab of gaming potential in the wild, from its aggressive design to its boot-up sequence, our first video is essential viewing.
REDMAGIC 10 Pro Unboxing & First Look
The headline act is, without a doubt, that colossal 7,000mAh battery. In a world where “all-day battery” often means “if you barely use it” the REDMAGIC promises and delivers; actual marathon gaming sessions. The trade off? It’s chunkier than its rivals and foregoes wireless charging a deliberate sacrifice at the altar of uninterrupted play. Its 100W wired charging is so fast, however, that you’ll be back in the fight during the time it takes to explain the lore of Wuthering Waves to a confused friend.
| Feature | ROG Phone 9 Pro | REDMAGIC 10 Pro | Why You Care |
| Battery | 5,800mAh | 7,000mAh | Pure, anxiety-free gaming endurance. |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 100W wired, No wireless | Blisteringly fast plug-in top-ups. |
| Design Ethos | “Gamer” that can go professional | Unapologetic gaming rig | No pretenses; it’s built for one job. |
So, which one should you actually buy? The choice is a classic dilemma: refined versatility versus raw, specialized power. The ROG Phone 9 Pro often edges out in camera quality and offers a more polished overall software experience, making it the better “daily driver” that also games incredibly well. The REDMAGIC is the specialist—it games harder, lasts longer, and doesn’t care what it sacrifices to get there.
For a direct, side-by-side breakdown of frame rates, thermals, and real-world gameplay, our second video pits these two titans against each other.
ROG Phone 9 Pro vs. REDMAGIC 10 Pro: Gaming Showdown
Adoption boils down to your priorities. In Seoul’s PC bangs, where mobile esports are taken as seriously as their desktop counterparts, the REDMAGIC’s stamina and dedicated triggers are a legit advantage. For the Western user who might only game a few hours a day, the ROG’s better cameras and sleeker build could be the wiser investment.
The REDMAGIC 10 Pro launched globally in early December 2024. Its main specs include the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 7,000mAh battery, 100W charging, and a 165Hz AMOLED display.
Early adopters and pro mobile gamers are already praising the REDMAGIC’s no-compromise approach to battery life though many note its cameras are strictly for scanning QR codes and documenting crimes in-game ones, that is. The consensus is clear: it wins on pure performance metrics.
For the final verdict from experts who’ve stress-tested both devices to their limits, our final comparison leaves no benchmark unturned.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs. ZTE Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro: Ultimate Showdown
The REDMAGIC 10 Pro doesn’t win the smartphone war; it exits the battlefield entirely to start its own game. It’s a fascinating, hyper-specialized piece of hardware that makes every other phone feel anxious about its power management. You don’t choose this phone because you want a great camera; you choose it because you genuinely need to game for 8 hours straight on a single charge. In that very specific, glorious pursuit, it is utterly peerless. The ROG Phone is the better all-around device, but the REDMAGIC is the better gaming weapon; buy this if you hate outlets.