Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100, 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 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 723,825).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2451
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 723825 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 872 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2451 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 84.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (88/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro 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.