Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 62/100 (a 21-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 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 120W
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 21 points higher (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 165W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Redmagic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 195.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (97/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 21 points (83/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ is a better fit for active users.