Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 64/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,085,754); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2085754
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 19 points higher (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 2085754 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Poco X8 Pro by 149.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (97/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.