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 — 81/100 vs 51/100 (a 30-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 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: 4701314 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W 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 (88/100 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 30 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 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 (88/100 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 | 4701314 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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: 80W
- 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 86.4% 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 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 (88/100 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 30 points (81/100 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 — 81/100.
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.