Apple iPhone 16e vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) 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 — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 16e by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (97/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16e 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.