Google Pixel 8a vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, 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 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 69.5% 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 8a (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (88/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a 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.