Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 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 59/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 24 points higher (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (100/100 vs 57/100). 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 (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (100/100 vs 57/100).
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 (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (97/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 24 points (83/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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.