Nokia C02 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+

The Nokia C02 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, 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 22/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C02 doesn't; the Nokia C02 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).

The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 61 points (83/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C02

Performance —
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 48
Value for money —

Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+

Performance 100
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 97
Portability 39
Value for money —

What makes Nokia C02 better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 223g

  • Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?

  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (97/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C02 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 61 points higher (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C02 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia C02 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Processor Unisoc SC9832E Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5195978
Geekbench Single — 4327
Geekbench Multi — 12873
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1216x2688
Refresh rate — 185 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging — 120W
Wireless charging — 80W
Main camera 5 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 2 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 5000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 148.7×71.2×10.0 mm 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm
Weight 191 g 223 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Nokia C02

  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera

Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C02

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display

Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C02

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
97
battery

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (93/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (97/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C02 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C02 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 61 points (83/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C02 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?

The Nokia C02 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C02 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C02 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.