Nubia Air vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 51/100 (a 32-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 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 223g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 32 points higher (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Air (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (90/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Nubia Air by 87.7% 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 Nubia Air (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Air (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (97/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (90/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 32 points (83/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air 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.