Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs OnePlus 16
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 83/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
OnePlus 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 95/100)
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 12 points higher (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the OnePlus 16 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the OnePlus 16 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the OnePlus 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the OnePlus 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.