Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (100/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (88/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.