Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 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 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5150); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 49.6% 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (88/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.