Google Pixel 4 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 4 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 4 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 17/100). 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 Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 2800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4
- 5.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4
- 2800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Google Pixel 4 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (93/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (88/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 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.