Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Realme C17
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 26/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 251,428); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C17 doesn't; the Realme C17 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Realme C17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Realme C17, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 57 points higher (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 13/100). 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 C17 (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Realme C17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 251428 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 272 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 992 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Realme C17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Realme C17 by 1966.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (97/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 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 C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme C17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Realme C17?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.