Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Realme U1
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. 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 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 303,398); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Realme U1
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Realme U1, 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 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Realme U1 by 1612.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (52/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (97/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme U1 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Realme U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.