Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 40/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3885 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 43 points higher (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 44/100). 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 (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3885 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 88.5% 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 4a 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (97/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 43 points (83/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G 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 4a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G 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.