Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Realme 8i
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 43/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 493,222); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Realme 8i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Realme 8i, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 40 points higher (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme 8i (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme 8i (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Realme 8i by 953.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme 8i (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme 8i (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i 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 Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 40 points (83/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.