Google Pixel 6 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Google Pixel 6 (2021) runs on the Google Tensor, 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 59/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4614); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 990,213); the Google Pixel 6 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 6
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 6 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 990213
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3595
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4614 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 21W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 6 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6 leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 990213 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1477 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3595 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4614 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 21W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 126 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×74.8×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 6
- 4614 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 21W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 6 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Google Pixel 6 by 78.9% 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 Google Pixel 6 (100/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (93/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (88/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 6 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 6 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 6 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 6 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.