Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 49/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 34 points higher (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 680 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 777.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (97/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 34 points (83/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.