Fairphone 3+ vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, 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 26/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 55 points higher (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 94.8% 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 Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (88/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ 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.