Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 83/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Lighter: 211g vs 223g
- Better camera (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 1 points higher (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (97/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (97/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.