Google Pixel 7a vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,126,520); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Google Pixel 7a by 76.0% 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 7a (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (93/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (88/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 7a 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.