Nothing Phone (2) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 63/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 20 points higher (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (2) by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (100/100 vs 68/100).
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 Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 20 points (83/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.