Apple iPhone 17 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, 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 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 223g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100). 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 17 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 17 (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO 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 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
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 17 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 17 (88/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.