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 — 81/100 vs 40/100 (a 41-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 (4,701,314 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: 4701314 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3885 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W 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 (88/100 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 41 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 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 (88/100 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 | 4701314 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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: 80W
- 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 87.3% 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 (88/100 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 41 points (81/100 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 — 81/100.
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.