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 81/100 (a 3-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: 80W 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 (88/100 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 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). 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 (88/100 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 (88/100 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 | 80W | |
| 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: 80W
- 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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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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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 (88/100 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 3 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 — 81/100.
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.