Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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 — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-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 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 5195978 | |
| 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 | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 79.8% 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 (3a) (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) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) 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.