ASUS 8z vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads ASUS 8z by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (97/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.