Meizu 21 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5050); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Meizu 21 Pro by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (97/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.