Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 61/100 (a 20-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 (4,701,314 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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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 (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (88/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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.