Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 83/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,165,108); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (223g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4165108
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 238g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 7 points higher (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). 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+ | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8050 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 | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Poco F9 Ultra by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
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 Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.