Apple iPhone 17e vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) 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 59/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3600); 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 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3692
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | 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 | 163 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" 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 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17e 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 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (93/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (88/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e 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.