ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 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 57/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 978,910); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (223g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 240g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 26 points higher (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×9.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (97/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.