Apple iPhone 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 68/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 223g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 13 points higher (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 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 (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 58.0% 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 (100/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (88/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.