Meizu 21 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Meizu 21 (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 68/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (61/100 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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 15 points higher (83/100 vs 68/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Meizu 21 by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (97/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Meizu 21 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.