ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (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 61/100 (a 20-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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
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
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | 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" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (88/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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.