Lava Play Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 53/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 223g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 28 points higher (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (71/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 81.3% 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 Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (71/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 28 points (81/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra 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.