Apple iPhone Air vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, 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 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 223g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3149 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 92/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). 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 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (96/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 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 Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 51.1% 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 92/100).
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 Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (88/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (96/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 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.