Motorola G96 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 798,429); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola G96 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola G96 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola G96 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 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 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.