Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs OPPO Reno16
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 74/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6700); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
OPPO Reno16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the OPPO Reno16, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 9 points higher (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $470 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads OPPO Reno16 by 149.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (97/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the OPPO Reno16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the OPPO Reno16 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the OPPO Reno16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the OPPO Reno16 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the OPPO Reno16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the OPPO Reno16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.