Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Oppo A8
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Oppo A8 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 25/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A8 doesn't; the Oppo A8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Oppo A8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Oppo A8, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 58 points higher (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (97/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Oppo A8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Oppo A8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A8
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Oppo A8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Oppo A8 by 2509.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (97/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Oppo A8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 by 58 points (83/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Oppo A8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Oppo A8 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Oppo A8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Oppo A8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Oppo A8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.