Nokia XR21 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 231g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (39/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (39/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 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.