Nokia 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 223g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 90.7% 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 Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (88/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 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.