Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 68/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone SE (2024) better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8638
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 13 points higher (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone SE (2024) and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE (2024) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE (2024) over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) 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.