Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Realme GT 8
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 80/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Realme GT 8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Realme GT 8, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 3 points higher (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Realme GT 8 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.