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 — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-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 (4,701,314 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: 4701314 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 (88/100 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 27 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 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 (88/100 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 | 4701314 | |
| 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 | — | 80W | |
| 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: 80W
- 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 75.8% 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 (88/100 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 27 points (81/100 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 — 81/100.
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.