ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) 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 60/100 (a 21-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 (4,701,314 vs 1,135,878); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 238g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | 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 | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 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 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 75.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (88/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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 ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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.